Workforce Plumbing Instructor (Independent Contract Worker)- NATCHEZ

Purpose of the Role and Scope of Responsibility

Prepares for and teaches Workforce Industrial Plumbing courses and conducts labs as assigned by the Dean of Workforce Education. Instructors are responsible for teaching students in our training programs in the classroom and hands-on lab settings, ensuring that they gain the knowledge and skills that are required for entry-level employment in their chosen field. Instructors are also responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student. Instructors will also manage their classroom environment and promote a positive and engaging learning experience, providing support, tutoring, and other assistance as needed. Instructors are to “model" the professional behaviors, language, and activities expected of our students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have exposure and knowledge of the NCCER requirements
• Teaches assigned courses in Skilled Trades as scheduled in accordance with current department approved course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and procedures.
• Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities.
• Assists in the maintenance of course descriptions, course outlines, and syllabi.
• Consults in development and updates course descriptions routinely based on industry changes or trends, advisory committee suggestions, and assessment results.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established college workforce department policies and procedures.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline.
• Ensures classroom lectures contain essential curricular components; have appropriate content and pedagogy; and reflect current trends.
• Participates, as appropriate, in additional duties and resp...