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Maritime Trades Instructor

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Position Title Maritime Trades Instructor Department Workforce Partnerships Position Category Temporary/Part-time About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England's largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees' values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.

Job Summary

The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for maritime instructors to teach their proprietary Electric Boat workforce trainings. CCRI is seeking maritime professionals, preferably with some teaching experience, to join the academic team at our Westerly satellite location on a year-round, part-time basis. The instructor will be responsible for all learning outcomes of our programs and will focus on student development and preparation for the process technology industry. The instructor will work side-by-side with teacher assistants and program leadership to ensure that courses have successful outcomes and that students receive a high-quality education. This role is in response to employer demand and can include day, evening, and/or weekend hours. The maritime trades instructor will be responsible for communicating what shifts they are available to work and ensuring that they are able to work all classes that they agree to instruct.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences

* Communicate class content utilizing a variety of teaching methods so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives

* Deliver effective lesson plans and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs

* Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction

* Keep detailed and organized records of students' attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation

* Work creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention

* Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to CCRI's policies and procedures for responding to student requests for accommodations

* Assist in keeping organized records of students' attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation

* Collaborate with the program coordinators and other instructors in the training and attend meetings as needed

* Demonstrate a commitment to professional development

* Maintain a safe and clean work environment

* Ensure all tools and tool bags are being properly maintained and checked-in/ checked out to avoid tool loss

* Attend regular instructor training (minimum of 2 per year)

* Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

* Experience in a trade environment and/or education shop environment for a minimum of 5 years

* Experience in either traditional instruction, peer training, or on-the-job mentoring

* Highly proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, and the internet for instruction and program purposes

* Interest in preparing and training the next generation of entry-level maritime employees

* Intermediate digital communication technology skills (presentation tools, online meetings, etc.)

* Experience with classroom/team management

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Creativity and flexibility in the classroom are expected

Competencies

* Experience teaching in adult education settings

* At least 5 years' experience working for Electric Boat

* Experience in the pipefitting, electrical, sheet metal, painting, rigging, mechanical STO, or electrical STO trades

* Experience working with a diverse student population

* Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management

* Teaching experience in similar post-secondary programs

* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning theory, life skills and college and career readiness curricula for adult populations

Reports To Westerly Satellite Program Coordinator & Maritime Trades Program Coordinators Campus Location Satellite Campus Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information Availability for 1st shift and 2nd shift Mondays through Fridays. Work Schedule Other Benefits No Salary/Hourly Rate Part-Time hourly rate starts at $48.80 Additional Salary Information Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Will be expected to operate and safely oversee the use of heavy machinery.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Application Open Date 10/03/2024 Application Close Date (includes the grace period) 12/03/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please

disregard these sections within the online application.

Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts.

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Division of Institutional Equity, Human Resources, and Organizational Development prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) ###-#### or emailing ...@ccri.edu.

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* Resume

* Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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