Plumbing and Pipefitting Professor

Job Summary:

The Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology Instructor will be responsible for preparing and delivering lectures and/or lab course material, preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction, and evaluating students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. The instructor will also prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports, ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area, and display a high level of effort and commitment to performing work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares lesson plans for classroom and laboratory instruction for specified courses.
• Organize and conduct classes using a variety of learning experiences and activities.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward student learning and course progress.
• Demonstrate current and comprehensive knowledge of the subject areas and courses to be taught, including labs.
• Accurately and timely, submit required reports to the students and college.
• Instruct classes in plumbing and pipefitting utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline-facilitating student learning.
• Provide appropriate means to assess student progress and provide timely feedback on lectures and labs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve educational objectives.
• Strong oral communication skills, professional attitude, desire to help students succeed in their career goals.
• Strive to enhance instructional and learning performances.
• Ability to work well with GPTC students, people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining their respective goals and objectives.
• Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.
• Accurately record pertinent information in students' records as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports to department and college.
• Complies and submits reports in a timely manner, meeting all GPTC deadlines.
• Plans and conducts outreach to the business community with the goal to develop partnerships and delivery of college services locally and regionally.
• Assist in the recruitment and registration of prospective and enrolled students.
• Maintains workforce and technical knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting training programs including, industry certifications and credentials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate's degree from a national or regionally accredited college or university in plumbing, mechanical engineering or a related field. 3 to 5 years as a Plumbing Service & Repair Technician in commercial and/or residential plumbing. Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills. Also, must be able to teach morning or evening classes based on program needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master Plumber's License or a Baccalaureate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of ten years' experience in the plumbing trade preferred. Journeyman Plumber's License. OSHA trainer certification also preferred. Knowledge of Blackboard (Learning Management System) is desirable. Experience in hybrid and/or virtual instruction or courses. Knowledge of NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) plumbing curriculum and standards. Experience in teaching/advising/mentoring college-level students with broad, diverse backgrounds is also desired.