Skilled Trades Faculty Mountain View

Ozarka College is announcing a search for our next Skilled Trades Faculty.  This individual, acting under the direction of the Division Chair of Applied Science and Technology and, ultimately, the College Provost, will be responsible for creating industry-informed and innovative instruction of basic construction and plumbing skills curriculum as part of the Skilled Trades technical certificate. 

The ideal candidate should be able to teach in the areas of safety, measurement, blueprint interpretation, basic construction, and basic plumbing.  The Skilled Trades Faculty will provide high-quality instruction and maintain a positive, safe learning environment for students that will prepare them for successful entry into the workforce. Additional responsibilities include course development, learning assessment, participation in campus committees and activities, student mentorship, and, other duties as assigned. 

This is a nine-month position with a required teaching load of fifteen (15) credit hours per regular academic semester, and will primarily include teaching assignments at Ozarka’s technical lab in Mountain View, but may include assignments at other locations as needed. 

Position Specific:

• Develop course syllabi, teaching resources, related activities and provide instruction for assigned courses.
• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in teaching the Skilled Trades curriculum. 
• Continually advance the quality of instruction by collaborating with local industry partners to determine pathways toward career attainment.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist and mentor students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes, and evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of course outcomes and job-ready skills. 
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a trades related field. 
• Ability to teach basic skills in the construction trades and possess a broad knowledge of technical skills and workplace safety. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master plumbing license or general contractor license
• Previous teaching experience at the High School or College level in technical related programs. 

College Wide:

• Seek and implement activities, services and programs which assure that Ozarka College is a vital contributor to the economic development of the North Central Arkansas region.
• Challenge all learners to maximize their potential.
• Promote and help develop a College environment of respect, dignity and cooperation where ideas, questioning and the continued pursuit of self-development are valued as a means toward learning and growth.

Position will remain open until an acceptable candidate has been selected. 

To apply, submit a detailed letter of application addressing experience and qualifications to meet listed position duty requirements and expectations, Ozarka Employment Application, résumé, unofficial copies of transcripts, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. 

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