Carpentry Instructor

Opening Date: March 10^th, 2025                                           Closing Date: Until Filled
Position: Carpentry Instructor                                                FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt           
                                                                           
Department: Academics                                                           Job Status: Full-Time
 
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.        Salary: $65,000 annually
This position is 100% funded by Strengthening Community College #5 grant from the Department of Labor (DOL)(Award # 25A60CC000034-01-00) for four years.  The college intends to continue funding after the grant lapses.
 
Reports To: Dr. Theresa Billiot, V.P. of Teaching and Learning
Organization and Location:
This position is located at 601 East College Drive, Winnebago, NE  68071
 
Purpose of Position:
This 12-month faculty position is pivotal in sculpting the trajectory of the Little Priest Tribal College's new Carpentry program. The successful candidate will lead this highly visible role by engaging in program assessment, program reviews, curriculum development, student recruitment, and academic advising. In partnership with fellow faculty and the College administration, the carpentry instructor will define objectives for enhancing, refining, and strengthening the Carpentry curriculum and co-curricular activities. The successful candidate will be able to teach 15-16 semester credit hours of carpentry courses, including labs, each semester. Summer teaching and duties required. An overload of credit hours is a possibility with this program and will be compensated accordingly.
 
This role is not just about teaching; it's about building the foundation for a sustainable and hands-on educational experience for our new Carpentry program. The Carpentry instructor will help students foster skills to empower them for future trade employment and entrepreneurial ventures.
 
Job Responsibilities:
This faculty position at Little Priest Tribal College will work in tandem with college administration to develop a robust strategy for recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students for the Carpentry program. The role involves fostering relationships with local construction entities, tradespeople, and unions to expand hands-on learning opportunities, including apprenticeships and internships.
 
Communication will be key, and the carpentry faculty member will engage regularly with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to promote the program and its unique facilities. The Carpentry faculty members will stay abreast of carpentry trends to shape the curriculum, incorporating modern construction methods, sustainability, and safety.
 
The position entails advising students, developing curriculum, assessing and reviewing programs, and participating in college committee work. The ideal candidate must excel in teaching carpentry, demonstrate enthusiasm for student success, and make use of the new carpentry building to enhance the student learning experience. Additional duties include maintaining the workshop, managing tools and inventory, and procuring necessary materials and equipment to meet educational and safety standards.
 
The Carpentry Instructor should coordinate with the Project Manager to complete all reports to DOL, and other agencies as required.
 
Qualifications:
 
Required:

• Possess at least an associate degree in carpentry, or in a related field of instruction.
• Has worked a minimum of 6000 hours (3 years) full-time professional tested experience in carpentry.
• CTE instructors must be registered, certified, or licensed in their respective occupational areas if the state mandates such credentials.
• Obtain or willing to obtain OSHA-10 card.
• Instructors who currently work in an occupational area must maintain a current professional license in the CTE field they are teaching.
• Retired instructors must submit documentation demonstrating their consistent maintenance of professional licensure throughout their career.
• Able to lift at least 60 pounds.
• Able to climb at least a ladder to a height of 20’.

• State registered building contractor
• Prior teaching experience
• Organized and forward thinking, while managing several students in a work environment.
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Can use a variety of techniques in lecturing in a classroom
• Can effectively demonstrate techniques and procedures
• Can manage a classroom or shop with several students
• Can assess students’ skills as they are demonstrating
• Can produce assessment questions to evaluate students

• This is a 100% on-site position.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions and must be insurable.