Instructor - Construction ManagementBaton Rouge Community College (BRCC)Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Mission
Strengthening Industry-Ready Instruction, Promoting Safe Construction Practices, Supporting Academic Excellence
Role Overview
Full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advisement and involvement in student related activities, college and community service, professional development and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty report directly to department chair within their respective departments and divisions. Faculty may teach in the evening, weekends, online and dual enrollment courses as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach the equivalent of five (5) courses per semester (fall and spring)
- Adhere to college policies and procedures
- Adapt teaching strategies and technologies to meet diverse learning needs of students
- Notify department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
- Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
- Develop and revise curriculum
- Discuss with Dean of Students office and other appropriate personnel any student problems which may require special attention
- Advise students and perform special assigned duties related to registration
- Access learning outcomes and demonstrate the use of the results in course planning
- Service on college-wide committees
- Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
- Attend college convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
- Request supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment
- Use instructional and technical resources such as the library, the ALC, CANVAS, and computer/technology as appropriate
- Engage in continual professional development activities in order to stay current in the faculty area of expertise
- Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
- Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
- Demonstrate respect for diversity
- Adhere to professional standards of conduct
- Promote the image of the college in the community
- Participate in the faculty evaluation process
- May serve as faculty advisor to student organizations and interact with students outside the classroom environment via extra-curricular activities
- May participate in the development of proposal for obtaining grant funds to support departmental and college-related activities
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field.
- Experience: College level teaching experience.
Preferred Education
- Masters degree in Construction Management
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Degree in Construction Management preferred
- Construction Estimating expertise preferred
- Mechanical/Electrical experience preferred
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience preferred
Benefits
As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include:
- Retirement
- Multiple medical insurance options
- Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
- Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
- Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
- Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.
Why Join BRCC?
Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.
Additional Information
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.