GRANT-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION TRADES INSTRUCTOR POOL

Position Information

Posting Number: PT2385
Job Title: GRANT-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION TRADES INSTRUCTOR POOL
Department: Adult Education
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Part-Time
Salary: $45.00 / Hourly
Open Date: 11/12/2025
Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of Building Maintenance and related Construction Fields. The instructor will teach courses related to the core skills used by the construction trades in residential and commercial settings. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and construction technology.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Building Maintenance or related construction fields. Five (5) years of related work experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success. Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities. Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/ outline provided to ensure course content and objectives are met. Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students. Successful college teaching experience. Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction. Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Building Maintenance or related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Our Culture: Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Classroom instruction, hands on learning, lecturing and assessing student progress and performance.
• Classroom management, teaching discipline and continuous improvement of quality of instruction.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcome.
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.

Supplemental Questions

• This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding. Do you remain interested in the position?
• Do you have an Associate's Degree in Building Maintenance or related construction fields?
• Do you have five (5) years of related work experience?

Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts