Ilisagvik College
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Construction Trades Technology
Ilisagvik College, Barrow, Alaska, United States
Overview
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Construction Trades Technology at Ilisagvik College. The position teaches on campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska, and in North Slope and other rural Alaska villages. The role develops and provides instruction within the Construction Trades Technology (CTT) division, specifically construction trades. Responsibilities
Develops and provides instruction within the Construction Trades Technology (CTT) division, specifically construction trades. Iḷisaġvik welcomes applicants in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or other relevant CTT fields. Prepares, updates, and maintains instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum. Utilizes a combination of direct instruction, cooperative learning, distance delivery, and/or computer-based interactive instruction. Explores and initiates novel and effective approaches to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment. Coordinates hands-on activities, projects, and curriculum as part of program coursework. Serves as academic advisor to degree-seeking students, maintains appropriate student records, evaluates student performance, and submits timely grades and reports. Supports student-focused scheduling for traditional college scheduling as well as intensive instruction. Contributes to program degree and certificate requirements and works with colleagues to make changes as appropriate, including development of apprenticeship pathways. Engages with colleagues in annual program assessment. Works cooperatively with colleagues to support institutional initiatives that support student achievement. Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events, as required. Participates in professional development to maintain current with industry standards, as appropriate. Actively contributes to College and community service including serving on committees and participating in College activities. Assists Iḷisaġvik Recruiter with recruitment efforts for the Career and Technical Education programs in the fields of Construction Trades Technology and other Workforce Development programs. Maintains office hours, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development. Demonstrated experience with distance delivery. Demonstrated experience working in rural or isolated environments. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment. Demonstrated PC proficiency in word-processing and database programs. Ability to provide at least three industry-related references. Ability to periodically travel, including flying in small aircraft to remote locations with limited amenities. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen if required. Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems; North Slope Borough institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College. Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community. Ability to support Ilisagvik College’s mission. Education/Certificates/Training
Instructor Level — Has attained the following: High school diploma or equivalent; Journeyman status with five years of recent related professional experience or equivalent qualifications; One year of related professional industry or post-secondary teaching experience; Certified NCCER Instructor or ability to become a certified NCCER Instructor within 90 days (College will cover certification costs if needed). Assistant Professor Level — Meet the requirements for the Instructor Level, and possess the following: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Five years of related professional industry or post-secondary teaching experience. Valid driver’s license is required. Preferred Qualifications
Journeyman status with five years of recent related professional experience or equivalent qualifications or NCCER Instructor Qualified in more than one of the following trades: Carpentry, Plumbing, Pipefitting, HVAC/Boilers, Electrical, Heavy Equipment, Construction Management, Welding, Scaffolding, Pipeline Insulating, Building Maintenance. Commercial Driver’s License Instruction (Class B or higher). Benefits
Leave — 8 days of Personal Leave and paid Summer and Winter Administrative Leave. Retirement — State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System through the employer. Health Insurance — Self-insured plan with Meritain Health; no-cost premium for employees, dependent coverage options, and a low deductible. Life Insurance — $100,000 to employees at no cost through Guardian Life. Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. If any questions, please contact jobs@ilisagvik.edu Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Work Place and Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date: Until Filled
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Construction Trades Technology at Ilisagvik College. The position teaches on campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska, and in North Slope and other rural Alaska villages. The role develops and provides instruction within the Construction Trades Technology (CTT) division, specifically construction trades. Responsibilities
Develops and provides instruction within the Construction Trades Technology (CTT) division, specifically construction trades. Iḷisaġvik welcomes applicants in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or other relevant CTT fields. Prepares, updates, and maintains instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum. Utilizes a combination of direct instruction, cooperative learning, distance delivery, and/or computer-based interactive instruction. Explores and initiates novel and effective approaches to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment. Coordinates hands-on activities, projects, and curriculum as part of program coursework. Serves as academic advisor to degree-seeking students, maintains appropriate student records, evaluates student performance, and submits timely grades and reports. Supports student-focused scheduling for traditional college scheduling as well as intensive instruction. Contributes to program degree and certificate requirements and works with colleagues to make changes as appropriate, including development of apprenticeship pathways. Engages with colleagues in annual program assessment. Works cooperatively with colleagues to support institutional initiatives that support student achievement. Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events, as required. Participates in professional development to maintain current with industry standards, as appropriate. Actively contributes to College and community service including serving on committees and participating in College activities. Assists Iḷisaġvik Recruiter with recruitment efforts for the Career and Technical Education programs in the fields of Construction Trades Technology and other Workforce Development programs. Maintains office hours, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development. Demonstrated experience with distance delivery. Demonstrated experience working in rural or isolated environments. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment. Demonstrated PC proficiency in word-processing and database programs. Ability to provide at least three industry-related references. Ability to periodically travel, including flying in small aircraft to remote locations with limited amenities. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen if required. Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems; North Slope Borough institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College. Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community. Ability to support Ilisagvik College’s mission. Education/Certificates/Training
Instructor Level — Has attained the following: High school diploma or equivalent; Journeyman status with five years of recent related professional experience or equivalent qualifications; One year of related professional industry or post-secondary teaching experience; Certified NCCER Instructor or ability to become a certified NCCER Instructor within 90 days (College will cover certification costs if needed). Assistant Professor Level — Meet the requirements for the Instructor Level, and possess the following: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Five years of related professional industry or post-secondary teaching experience. Valid driver’s license is required. Preferred Qualifications
Journeyman status with five years of recent related professional experience or equivalent qualifications or NCCER Instructor Qualified in more than one of the following trades: Carpentry, Plumbing, Pipefitting, HVAC/Boilers, Electrical, Heavy Equipment, Construction Management, Welding, Scaffolding, Pipeline Insulating, Building Maintenance. Commercial Driver’s License Instruction (Class B or higher). Benefits
Leave — 8 days of Personal Leave and paid Summer and Winter Administrative Leave. Retirement — State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System through the employer. Health Insurance — Self-insured plan with Meritain Health; no-cost premium for employees, dependent coverage options, and a low deductible. Life Insurance — $100,000 to employees at no cost through Guardian Life. Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. If any questions, please contact jobs@ilisagvik.edu Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Work Place and Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date: Until Filled
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