Plumbing Instructor

This is a part-time position for an industry professional who will help train students in the Plumbing Apprenticeship programs. The instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily.

• Instruct students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned lab experiences and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors.
• Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan.
• Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner.
• Observe, evaluate, and record student's performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical.
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor.
• Ensure that student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar. Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
• Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab.
• Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team.
• Actively ensure program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, if applicable.
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable.
• Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, and actively promote a culture of tolerance, acceptance and diversity on campus. Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services.
• Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures.

• 5+ years experience in industry required.
• Residential Journeyman Plumber or Journeyman Plumber required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.