Urgently Require Construction Trades Technology Tenure Track in Shelton, WA
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: Construction Trades Technology Tenure Track
Company: Olympic College
Job description: Description
Construction Trades Technology Tenure Track Faculty
Salary: $60,920 - $84,711**
Classification: Full-Time Faculty
Reports to: Dean of Business & Technology
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Olympic College is recruiting a fulltime, tenure track faculty to teach courses in a new Construction Trades Program in Shelton, Washington. Preparation and planning begin Fall quarter 2023 and classes will begin winter 2024. The 44-credit Certificate of Completion Program is designed to prepare students for a career in the residential and light construction industry. Coursework will include Introduction to the Construction Industry, Residential Print Reading, Foundations and Floor Framing, Wall and Roof Framing and Construction, Interior and Exterior Finishing, and Stairway Design and Construction.
Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network, the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity, to maximize student potential across all populations, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, and differing ability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturally responsive pedagogy, utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction, and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations. Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10,500 students annually. Among them, 4% are African American, 5% Latinx, 1% are Native American/Alaska Native, 1% are Pacific Islander, 7 % are Asian, 62% are White, and 15% are multiracial. A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region.
Essential Functions
- Develop a list and specifications of required start-up and ongoing materials and equipment required.
- Develop and nurture partnerships with local employers and construction union representatives.
- Teach a wide range of Construction Trades Technology courses.
- Teach Shelton evening, distance, and day courses when required.
- Provide quality teaching including related preparation, grading, and record keeping.
- Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
- Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.
- Provide student advising for career pathways, mentoring, and support.
- Contribute to the assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Maintain punctual communication with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
- Maintain physical office hours for student consultation.
- Attend faculty, department, and division meetings.
- Serve on appropriate college and community committees.
- Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Construction Trades Technology or related field
- OR equivalent work experience in the construction trades.
- Five years of successful experience working in a leadership position in Construction Trades Technology
- Ability to work collaboratively with community, employers, and union representatives.
- Bachelor's degree in construction technology management or related field
- Successful teaching experience
- Competency based curriculum development experience.
Successful Applicant will be able to:
- Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
- Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
- Demonstrate a commitment to teach students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
- Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
- Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans.
- Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, as well as by contributing through actions.
- Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
- Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
- Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
- Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College approved learning management system.
This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load.
Full-Time Faculty qualifies for the following benefits. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave - sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website .
Conditions of Employment
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to completed the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
- Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering and equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our
How to
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
- Olympic College Online Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
- Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
- Syllabi from recent courses taught
- Recent, professional letters of recommendation
Benefits include vacation, sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.
Expected salary: $60920 - 84711 per year
Location: Shelton, WA