Building Construction Trades Instructor

Job Responsibilities

The Building Construction Trades Instructor performs the following functions:

• Teaching Performance: Provides students with appropriate course materials (syllabus, calendar, policy statements or guidelines); adheres to course competencies in the preparation and delivery of quality instruction; is organized and prepared for classes; teaches and tests relevant content; paces instruction and varies delivery to meet different learning styles; provides appropriate and timely feedback; maintains a positive environment for optimum student performance; provides for and values appropriate student input; maintains accepted standards of achievement.
• Student Advisement: Provides appropriate academic guidance; maintains office hours and is available during assigned and optimum times for advising; cooperates as part of the advising team for the program; assists students as possible in setting and meeting short and long-range educational goals; takes advantage of advising training; learns and uses computer resources to access data and properly advise students; is knowledgeable of institutional policies, procedures, and programs; makes referrals and conducts follow-up as appropriate; uses discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Instructional Development: In coordination with the department manager and other faculty, prepares and maintains competency-based course syllabi and support materials for all courses; assists with selection of textbooks and other instructional resources.
• College and/or other Community Service: Promotes the College as possible; assists in recruitment and placement; cooperates with and participates in projects and activities of the College and as appropriate in the community; serves on advisory committees as requested; promotes and supports the continuing education program of the College; maintains a cooperative working relationship with College personnel.
• Professional Development: Seeks ways to keep current in the teaching field; develops an annual professional development plan (with short and long-range goals) in keeping with the College’s mission and institutional goals; participates in appropriate courses, seminars, and workshops especially those that introduce new ideas or practices.
• Instructional Management: Maintains required and appropriate records and files; submits all reports in an accurate and timely manner; practices effective classroom management; prioritizes duties and uses time wisely; maintains current files for courses; handles student work and records in a professional manner.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related technical field; or Residential Builder’s or General Contractor’s License.
• At least five years of full-time, verifiable experience in residential and/or commercial construction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple trade areas, such as: Framing and structural systems, Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC fundamentals, Blueprint reading and building codes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Building Science, or related discipline.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 10/30, EPA Universal, or other trade-specific credentials.
• Previous teaching, training, or supervisory experience in a construction or skilled trades environment.
• Experience coordinating multi-trade projects or applied learning labs that replicate real-world jobsite conditions.

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire. Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Application Instructions

Please indicate your responses to the following questions in your application:

• Do you have an associate degree or higher in Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related technical field?
• Do you have a Residential Builder’s or General Contractor’s license?
• If you answered yes to question two, please provide you license number
• Do you have at least five years of full-time, verifiable experience in residential and/or commercial construction?
• Please select the discipline(s) in which you have experience.