Construction Instructor

Reports To:    Associate Director, Workforce Training and Community Development

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.
• 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 wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that respects the varied life experiences and socio-economic backgrounds of all community college students.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in construction or related field.
• 5+ years of industry safety experience.
• 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, exempt 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 / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).

• Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education and experience and internal equity.
• Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience with a salary range starting at $45,169.90.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
    • Share your knowledge of and experience with framing and finish carpentry.
    • Describe your knowledge of Iowa Building Codes.
    • Explain your experience teaching construction related materials to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Submit/upload a resume.

Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor