Construction Instructor

Construction Instructor

Reports To: Workforce Development Coordinator I (Team Lead)

Job Summary

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge about construction and building trades? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing knowledge? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you!

Our Workforce Training & Community Development team has an opening for a full-time Construction Instructor that will develop and teach courses with an emphasis on construction and building trades. This is achieved by engagement with student vocational and educational potential through aptitude assessments related to the construction and building trades. Additionally, this position will maintain general oversight of the construction site and classroom.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs.  Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. 

Essential Job Functions 

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Instructs construction and building trades courses at various times, days, and sites through multiple modalities.
• Maintains an organized worksite and ensures a safe instructional environment in the classroom and on the job site.
• Works in collaboration with Business & Community Education, Academic Affairs, and other college programs and committees on the development and implementation of existing and future programs.
• Forms relationships with Community-Based Organizations, oversight entities, building inspectors, and businesses to create long-lasting partnerships for the betterment of the college and related programs.
• Serves as a coach and advisor to students while maintaining a professional relationship with students before, during, and post instruction.
• Maintains and documents student progression.
• Maintains good stewardship of tools, equipment, job sites, and classrooms.
• Participates in campus committees as
• Performs other duties as
• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the

Minimum Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 6,000 hours of verifiable carpentry experience.
• Knowledge and experience with framing, window installation, door installation, siding, roofing, shingling, and general internal/external finishing.
• Proficient with Iowa Building Codes.
• Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer. Must be able to obtain additional endorsements as needed.
• Must be able to travel to and from
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with instructors, coordinators and
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing
• Demonstrated knowledge and understating of accreditation in higher
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in construction or related field.
• Ability to operate construction equipment such as airlift, skid loader, compactors, end loaders, etc.
• Experience with poured concrete foundations, flat work, vertical work, and other related experience.
• Strong desire to teach construction related materials within the classroom and on the work site.
• Ability to maintain quality relationships with building trades employers, industry experts, and inspectors.
• Knowledge of energy efficient construction methods.
• Knowledge of construction rigging methods.

Working Conditions

Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional evening and Saturday based on class schedules and community events.  

Work is performed either in or a combination of a construction site, office setting and classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status

Full-time, hourly, grant-funded position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).

• This is a specially grant funded position through 9/30/2026 with anticipated renewal of grant funding.
• Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience with a salary range starting at $43,600.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
    • Describe your knowledge of and experience with framing and finish carpentry.
    • Describe your knowledge of Iowa Building Codes.
    • Describe your experience teaching construction related materials to a diverse student population.
  • Submit/upload a resume.
  • Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• All required documents must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
• Priority screening is set to begin on Monday, June 24, 2024. Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college. 

Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov. 

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.