Building Construction Instructor

About the Role

The Building Construction Technology (BCT) Instructor reports to the Division Dean for Industrial Technology and is responsible for delivering quality instruction, managing students enrolled in BCT courses, and providing advisement for students in the Building Construction Technology Programs. Responsibilities span instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, professional development, college/community service, and instructional management.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Development
  • Work with members of the BCT Advisory Committee to plan new and existing programs and courses.
  • Assist in the development and refinement of the BCT curriculum.
  • Evaluate courses in the BCT curriculum.
• Teaching Performance
  • Teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi.
  • Provide high‑quality instruction in BCT on a regular basis.
  • Assess student accomplishments regularly.
  • Participate in the Faculty Performance Management System.
  • Achieve at least a 3.5 on student evaluations and satisfactory peer/supervisor evaluations.
• Student Advisement
  • Collaborate with Student Services for selection, recruitment, admission, and retention of students.
  • Maintain records for assigned advisees per divisional policy.
  • Provide effective academic advisement for BCT students.
  • Assist with placement and follow‑up of students.
  • Maintain office hours to meet the needs of students, faculty, and advisees.
• Professional Development
  • Represent the division and college at community and professional meetings.
  • Attend relevant professional meetings.
  • Stay current with educational innovations and trends relevant to high‑quality instruction.
• College Community Service
  • Initiate and perform student recruitment activities in high schools and the community.
  • Implement marketing activities for the BCT program.
  • Utilize staff specialists and coordinators.
  • Maintain contacts with professional and community organizations.
  • Serve actively on college committees.
  • Collaborate with other faculty and divisions to meet student educational needs.
• Instructional Management
  • Promote relevance of language and communication skills for all degree and certificate programs.
  • Maintain control and effective use of physical facilities and supplies.
  • Prepare reports for the division dean’s planning/reporting system.
  • Administer student regulations within the division.
  • Communicate policies, procedures, and campus information to all students.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Dean.
  • Maintain BCT labs at state‑of‑the‑art standards.
  • Maintain appropriate vendor‑specific certifications related to the instructional program.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the building construction field as a residential builder, electrician, and/or plumber.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree in the appropriate discipline is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays
• Voluntary retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options
• Professional development opportunities