Instructor Plumbing Apprenticeships

Put your years in the trade to work in the classroom-teach the next generation of plumbers with a set schedule excellent pay benefits and time off in sunny St. George Utah!

Summary:

This full-time position holds responsibility for the success of the Plumbing Apprenticeship programs. This instructor must ensure that a positive upbeat diversified interesting and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include planning organizing and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides encourages and enables students to develop into industry professionals.

Dixie Tech is a public technical college located on a state-of-the-art campus in St. George Utah. The College has 30 Council on Occupational Education-accredited programs that offer certifications in high-demand high-pay professions.

Benefits:

• Medical and dental coverage with the College paying the costs of the medical plan and most of the costs of the dental plan
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account ($1950 per year for single coverage $3450 for double coverage and $4950 for three or more) without a match requirement
• Employer contributions to 403(b) account amounting to 20.4% of the employees pay without a match requirement. Employees may make additional contributions
• Salaried employees do no pay Social Security taxes
• Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance AD&D and LTD at no cost
• Paid holidays as well as Christmas Fall Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks on the schedule of the local school district
• 15 days of paid vacation per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lectures and hands-on lab instruction. Develop and update curriculum syllabi and lesson plans to ensure industry-relevant effective and skills-based learning experiences and outcomes.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities.
• Ensure the classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
• Assign and grade class work homework tests and assignments in a timely manner
• Structure classes in Canvas to support student learning
• Observe evaluate and record students performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Conduct and document student reviews with students on a regular basis. Involve Student Services when problems develop before they become critical
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve Student Services when problems develop
• Ensure objectives for all program students are reflected on each syllabus and match the module sign-offs in the Student Information System (Northstar)
• Ensure that all student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar and that students are retained complete graduate pass any relevant licensure exams and find placements in related employment.
• Meet or exceed performance metrics for the program established by the VP of Instruction
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances especially concerning student information. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date in industry advancements and adjust curriculum where appropriate to prepare students for current industry needs
• Along with the department director and the VP of Instruction develop and propose admissions standards to enhance student success. Assist recruiters and admissions to fill program cohorts
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College City County State and Federal guidelines
• Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
• Schedule industry professionals for specialized presentations and training where appropriate
• Supervise recruit train support and assist adjunct instructors as needed
• Be an active positive and participative member of the department team. Communicate effectively with program director and program instructors.
• Help to develop a healthy network of industry partners and assist students in obtaining employment in their field of study
• Actively ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation including completion of Employee Verification forms and maintaining records of contacts with industry partners
• Actively participate in documenting collecting and placing Standard 2 criteria evidence following the guidelines sheet into the COE program folder biannually meeting all deadlines.
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings and ensure accreditation compliance. Maintain communication with OAC. Take direction and implement decisions made by the committee
• Participate with program team to ensure that program spending is within established budgets and maintain inventory for all instructional items
• Participate in approved professional development opportunities. Be open to feedback and seek to continuously improve teaching skills and technical knowledge related to program focus and content.
• Maintain inventory for all instructional supplies and review program needs and budget with program director regularly
• Collaborate with the program instructional team to develop implement and maintain curriculum maps and syllabi that align course content with program outcomes and industry standards while also meeting regulatory requirements
• Design coordinate and assess any internal or external work-based learning activities that provide students with practical hands-on experience relevant to their field of study. Make sure all such experiences are designed for student success and are correctly documented overseen and meet accreditation requirements
• Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race color religion sex age (40 or over) national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or pregnancy-related condition. Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
• Compliance with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in industry required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or Industry Recognized Certificate Program completion
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Teaching/training experience preferred
• Contacts with local industry preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Suite applications
• Strong communications and presentation skills
• The employee is occasionally required to sit stand reach lift bend kneel stoop climb push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity auditory and visual skills and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

While we thank all applicants for applying only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted during the selection process.

Required Experience:

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