Associate Inst. B. Const Grant at TNBR Careers in mcminnville, Tennessee

Job Description:

241 Vo-Tech Drive │ McMinnville, TN 37110

Phone 931-473-5587 │ Fax 931-473-6380

Associate Instructor, Building Construction Technology

Main Campus

Title: Associate Instructor, Building Construction Technology - 12 Month

Classification: Full-time Faculty - Exempt

Office Location: TCAT - McMinnville, 241 Vo-Tech Dr., McMinnville, TN 37110

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or as needed to fulfill duties of the position.

Supervises: N/A

Reports to: Vice President

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Minimum of three (3) years of approved employment experience in Building Construction Technology;


• Strong customer service skills: must possess effective oral and written communication skills to accurately convey information and to effectively present information;


• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, colleges, business and industry, faculty, staff, and the general public;


• Evidence of strong work ethic as it relates to timeliness of reporting, oversight of multiple on-going projects, and the ability to work with others;


• Proficient computer skills;


• Ability to deal tactfully with the students, public, and co-workers; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions;


• Passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals, and;


• Possess a valid TN driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience, especially in a postsecondary setting.


• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

General Duties:

The Building Construction Technology Instructor reports to the Vice President and is responsible for developing, planning, and preparing a complete progressive course of study, lesson plans, assignments, and instructional aides, and keep these revised and up to date to meet the requirements of the industry. In addition, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with industry, high schools, and businesses to promote the Building Construction Technology program.

Key Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions

The Building Construction Technology Instructor is responsible for the following:

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  • Demonstrate a commitment to student success.
  
  
  • Teach skills appropriate to the occupational area that will prepare students to become an economic asset.
  
  
  • Guide students in selection, perception, and performance of suitable learning activities.
  
  
  • Organize class time effectively and efficiently in order that learning activities can be accomplished.
  
  
  • Examine, evaluate, and select textbooks and reference materials commensurate to the course being taught.
  
  
  • Start and end class at designated time.
  
  
  • Utilize individual and/or group instructional procedures appropriate to the requirements of the assigned activities and the students' needs.
  
  
  • Supervise student conduct to ensure that the potentially hazardous shops/labs/classrooms provide an orderly environment conducive to productivity.
  
  
  • Maintain a well-organized, safe, and clean shop and/or classroom.
  
  
  • Advise students on the importance of safety in relation to machinery, tools, and equipment.
  
  
  • Investigate and make a full report on every accident on the day the accident occurs, using the "Preliminary Accident Report Form."
  
  
  • Be responsible for equipment, tools, and supplies assigned to shop and/or classroom.
  
  
  • Maintain an inventory of equipment, controls storage, repair, and usage of materials to minimize loss or abuse.
  
  
  • Stay connected with business and industry by making a minimum of 5 industry visits each year so that the curriculum can be updated to reflect changes in a high-tech society.
  
  
  • Establish an Occupational Advisory Committee comprised of a minimum of three (5) industry leaders who advise on all aspects of the program and meets once each year.
  
  
  • Maintain COE Completion, Placement and Licensure minimums each trimester.
  
  
  • Keep and share with students continuously updated records of attendance and competencies acquired during their enrollment.
  
  
  • Evaluate each student's progress at multiple intervals during each trimester and complete permanent records.
  
  
  • Assist, as directed by administration, in follow-up evaluations of graduates and their programs.
  
  
  • Help students, as opportunities become available and known, in job placement for both full-time and part-time employment.
  
  
  • Requisition equipment, supplies, materials, and instructional aides as needed, working within the perimeters of school guidelines and available funds.
  
  
  • Attend and participate in various school functions such as graduation, open houses, and other functions as assigned.
  
  
  • Participate as a member of various faculty/staff committees.
  
  
  • Participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences.
  
  
  • Meet deadlines for yearly mandated training.
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Requirements (ADA Requirements):

Walking, climbing, bending, and stooping. Work performed in office, classroom, and shop/lab environments. Position requires the use of a computer.

Salary: $52,500.00-$63,000.00. Commensurate with experience, education, and training according to the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines.

Employment Documents: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United Sates may be employed. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicants elected.

Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Instructors will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT - McMinnville to complete a background check which will include the following: Sex Offender Registry, Country Criminal, and Federal Criminal.

TCAT - McMinnville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Robin Lay, Title VI and IX Coordinator

241 Vo-Tech Dr.

McMinnville, TN 37110

(931) 473-5587

The TCAT - McMinnville policy on nondiscrimination can be found at: https://tcatmcminnville.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement

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