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Indian Hills Community College Instructor, Chariton Career Academy Construction Technology in Chariton, Iowa

Job Summary:

This person will teach all phases of residential home construction in the Chariton Area Career Academy Construction Program. This includes electrical, plumbing, blue print reading, estimating and mathematics commonly used in residential construction. Safety practices and procedures is a must. Sustainable building practices should be implemented in all new home construction.

Vision:

Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.

Mission:

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.

Core Values:

Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent required. Post-secondary training preferred.

  • Minimum of three years full-time teaching or carpenter experience in home/residential construction

required.

Work Performed:

  • Teach courses in accordance with objectives of the course outline as set forth by the division using a variety of instructional methods and technologies that facilitates learning for all students.

  • Actively recruit prospective students in area high schools, career fairs, and on-campus visit days. Complete outreach efforts to partner with area school districts to develop partnerships to enroll future students.

  • Organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.

  • Develop and maintain current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses, accurately report course enrollments, and required grade reports in accordance with college reporting deadlines.

  • Participate in meaningful program advisory meetings to align curriculum with industry standards and Iowa Department of Education requirements.

  • Attend monthly meeting with business partners to plan current and future housing construction needs.

  • Maintain cooperative relationships with professional personnel, local organizations, public officials and other interested people.

  • Assist in maintaining public relations with the local community and take part in community relations when possible.

  • Actively participate in program promotion and recruitment of students, provide academic advising as needed, and assist in the placement and follow up of graduates.

  • Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students. Develop a professional relationship and appropriate relationship with clients, suppliers and the community.

  • Meet all assigned classes and office commitments as scheduled.

  • Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty meetings unless excused by the division dean.

  • Emphasize to students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.

  • Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Prepare and submit accurate grade reports as requested.

  • Submit to appropriate resources reports on all students who may be in need of counsel.

  • Serve actively on any committee to which appointed.

  • Submit accurate and complete invoices and receipts to the IHCC Business Office at the Centerville Campus in a timely manner.

  • Keep accurate inventories of equipment and supplies and submit requisitions for needed materials.

  • Promptly report repairs needed for the classroom and equipment.

  • Stay up to date with trends in the field and update program curriculum and equipment as appropriate.

  • Complete program assessment and evaluation in accordance with college expectations.

  • Meet the standards of the college’s Quality Faculty Plan.

  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.

  • Instill a realistic work attitude in students.

  • Supervise students, and the construction laboratory. Maintain a professional appearance of the laboratory site with the assistance of the adjunct instructor.

  • Inject relevant personal occupational experience into the instructional setting to assist in the preparation of each student for subsequent successful entry into employment.

  • Other duties as may be assigned.

Responsible to:

Program Director, Construction Technology

Position Level:

Faculty – Exempt – Traditional Funding – Chapter 279 Contract of Employment

Employment Length:

3 Terms, Full Time, Benefits

Schedule:

7.2 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

Salary Range:

$43,465.00 - 48,634.00

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