Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College

Job Category:
Academic-Teaching

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part‑time faculty to teach courses in Workforce Continuing Education Services for Plumbing classes. Opening positions may not exist at the present time. Upon review of your qualifications, you may be contacted directly by the department as needed. Part‑time (adjunct) faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part‑time, temporary basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Facilitates new student orientation as needed
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Remains up to date on current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus; translates materials as needed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions to keep courses up to date and appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English, including reading, writing, and speaking
• Be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Ability to maintain records accurately and meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to interact, teach, and communicate with a diverse population of students
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of and facility with technology and software including computers and web‑based resources such as Moodle
• Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Two years of work experience as a Plumber and/or teaching experience

Preferences:

• NC Plumbing License
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Craft Instructor Certification in Plumbing

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents, and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences and diversity of the Wake Tech community.

Wake Tech needs people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help provide instruction, services, resources, and support to our students and the community. We strive to be self‑reflective of the kind of student body we represent and culture that we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee’s professional growth.