Building Construction Trades Instructor

Job Responsibilities

The Building Construction Trades Instructor at York Technical College performs the following functions:

• Teaches and tests relevant content.
• Maintains office hours and availability for advising.
• Provides academic guidance and assists students in setting and meeting educational goals.
• Prepares and maintains competency-based course syllabi and support materials.
• Assists with textbook selection and participates in instructional resource selection.
• Promotes the College and participates in recruitment and placement efforts.
• Serves on advisory committees and supports the continuing education program.
• Participates in professional development activities and keeps current in the teaching field.
• Maintains required records and submits reports accurately and promptly.
• Manages classrooms effectively and prioritizes duties.
• Handles student work and records professionally.

Requirements

• Average of at least five years of full-time, verifiable experience in residential and/or commercial construction.
• A minimum of an Associate degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• A Residential Builder’s or General Contractor’s License.
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple trade areas, including framing and structural systems, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC fundamentals, blueprint reading, and building codes.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Building Science, or a 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.