Faculty, Construction Trades (9+3 Month)

Journey-level (at least 4 years) construction industry experience in any skilled craft trade and a working understanding of the residential building process, from site excavation through certificate of occupancy. 
Ability to perform and teach rough carpentry, including floor, wall, and ceiling/roof framing, stair construction, exterior finish work, and roofing fundamentals, with an emphasis on safety and proper use of PPE.

Associate degree in a construction trade or closely related field to facilitate instruction in carpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, and electrical wiring, 
NC Licenses in the following trades: Carpentry and Plumbing 
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Instructor Certifications

Job Duties

Curriculum and Instruction
· Developing, with other program faculty and appropriate administration, program level competencies that outline expected student learning outcomes.
· Develop course syllabi to include the course description from the NCCCS combined course library and outlining clear and appropriate student learning outcomes and expectations.
· Creating and/or supporting the development of appropriate assessments of established learning outcomes for all courses taught in the program.
· Reporting student progress in mastering established learning outcomes based on identified and approved assessments.
· Implementing and providing effective instruction which demonstrates appropriate knowledge of specialized field in accordance with best practice literature.
· Teaching an appropriate instructional course load in accordance with policies outlined in the workload policy.
· Demonstrating the effective use of pedagogical methods to meet various student learning styles.
· Maintaining appropriate classroom standards that include the effective management of students in the classroom and the management of classroom and lab facilities.
· Ordering textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies as needed for instruction following established procedures.
· Assisting in the development of class schedules cooperatively with other departments and divisions of the college and submitting to the appropriate supervisor.
· Maintaining compliance with established NCCCS performance measures, national benchmarks, etc. for the appropriate program as prescribed by the NCCCS and accrediting and registration entities.
· Providing timely and accurate reports including 10% reports, grade reports, and other required reports related to instruction.
· Recommending part-time faculty to the appropriate supervisor to teach courses as needed in assigned program.
· Mentor part-time faculty as needed in the assigned program.
Program Development 
· Researching and recommending for approval program advisory committee members to the administration following established policy and procedure.
· Interacting with the program advisory committee to determine state-of-the-art practices, procedures, and equipment related to maintaining an up-to-date instructional program that would be valued and needed by the employers in the RCC service area.
· Monitoring professional information sources to determine trends and innovations in one’s field that lend themselves to integration into the instructional program.
Student Development Support 
· Maintaining posted office hours in accordance with requirements outlined in the Academic Procedures Manual.
· Being available to students on a regular basis for out-of-class tutorial support.
 · Participating in recruitment activities for RCC programs.
· Serving as an academic advisor to students with advising responsibilities in the assigned program relative to course requirements, expectations, and completion standards.
· Participating in the college’s registration and orientation sessions as assigned.
· Maintaining student files within the department as required by the accreditation agency and state and/or local policy.
· Referring students to Student Development personnel for guidance, counseling, and resource assistance following prescribed procedures on an as needed basis.
· Coordinating retention strategies with the appropriate faculty and staff to maximize student retention.
· Providing information for student follow-up reports and demographics as required by state or local policy and/or reports.
· Sponsoring and supporting program enrichment activities, particularly student organizations.
Administrative/Business Services Support 
· Participating in budget development for assigned program to the appropriate supervisor.
· Complying with Fiscal Management System policies and procedures set forth for RCC.
Institutional Support 
· Working a minimum 38-hour workweek in accordance with policies outlined in the Academic Procedures Manual.
· Assisting with the implementation and enforcement of all official policies and procedures of RCC.
· Attending meetings, conferences, seminars, briefings, and training sessions called to expedite the business of the college.
· Attending extracurricular functions such as graduation, campus fund drives, etc. that promote the collegiate life.
· Serving on local, state, regional and/or national committees upon request and/or approval from the administration.
· Serving on college committees as assigned to expedite college business and to be involved in the decision-making process of the college.
· Exhibiting a personal and professional attitude that reflects positively upon the individual and the public perception of the community college.
· Participating in the activities of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Quality Enhancement Plans as required.
Public Relations Support 
· Maintaining effective intra-institution relationships with members of the Board of Trustees, President’s Senior Staff, Administrative Staff, faculty, and support personnel of the college.
· Providing appropriate liaison support with the NCCCS and other relational entities.
· Promoting RCC with local, state, regional, and national citizenry.
· Participating in RCC, NCCCS, and other authorized professional development programs upon request.
· Pursuing local, state, regional, or national certifications that qualify one’s work against recognized standards in his or her field.