Faculty - Sustainable Construction Technology Instructor

Hawkeye Community College’s Sustainable Construction Technology program has a long and proud history of preparing students for a career in sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, and modern building science. We are seeking a student‑focused instructor with work experience to teach courses within our Sustainable Construction Technology program. If you are ready to inspire and assist students to become successful in their sustainable construction careers, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our faculty team and make a lasting impact on students and the industry.

Our full‑time, 9‑month faculty position involves teaching courses within the Sustainable Construction Technology program, with primary instructional assignments focused on:

• Residential wood‑frame construction methods, including floor, wall, and roof framing systems, blueprint interpretation, material selection, and industry‑standard building practices.
• Installation of exterior finishing materials, including vinyl siding, soffit, fascia, roofing underlay, asphalt shingles, flashing, weather‑resistant barriers, and moisture management systems.
• Concrete construction techniques, including footing and foundation layout, formwork, reinforcement placement, concrete placement, finishing, and quality control practices.
• ICF wall systems, including layout, assembly, reinforcement, bracing, concrete placement, and energy‑efficient building principles.
• Sustainable construction materials and methods.
• Innovations in energy‑efficient construction.

Key responsibilities include planning and guiding the learning process to achieve curriculum goals while establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. Your role also involves active participation as a department member with a strong focus on student learning, facilitating discipline‑related activities, assessing student achievement, providing program advising, and contributing to departmental committee work.

Teaching assignments may occur during both day and evening hours across various formats, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online. A typical full‑time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term. The instructor is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with the Dean, fellow faculty, college divisions, prospective employers, and the community. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Provides high‑quality instruction and leadership to the students in the Sustainable Construction Technology program.
• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
• Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
• Employs appropriate instructional methods and materials to assess student learning and provide progress reports.
• Formulates and maintains the curriculum for assigned courses, incorporating the latest innovations in energy‑efficient construction and building science.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Offers a safe and supportive learning environment while encouraging hands‑on learning and problem‑solving.
• Establishes partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities, strengthen employment pathways for students, and stay updated on technology advancements in the industry.
• Maintains and supervises the use of lab equipment, specialized software (such as Softplan), and training materials.
• Maintains partnerships with educational institutions to facilitate seamless transfer or continuing education for students.
• Assists with student recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Mentors students on technical projects and hands‑on tasks to enhance their learning experience.
• Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms.
• Maintains a safe working environment and adheres to industry‑standard safety protocols during all classroom and lab activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management,…