Construction Management Instructor (Non-Tenure Track)

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.

About Us

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is the “jobs college” for Northern Nevada currently serving over 11,000 students. The college is a Hispanic Serving Institution with 35% of students identifying as Hispanic. Many students are first in their families to go to college and are receiving financial aid. The college prides itself on providing numerous scholarship opportunities to remove barriers to access for the diverse community we serve. The college has five academic divisions, including the Division of Applied Technology, in which the construction management department and this position are housed.

The department provides workforce training through an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree (60 credits) in Construction Management which is designed for immediate employment or seamless transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. 

The Opportunity

Do you love construction and the idea of shaping the next generation of industry leaders? Want to be part of the solution to Nevada’s housing shortage—while working with a team that values creativity, collaboration, and thinking outside the box?

Truckee Meadows Community College is on the hunt for a Temporary Full-Time Construction Management Instructor who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference! You’ll be teaching in our hands-on, career-focused AAS Degree program at the William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center (475 Edison Way), and possibly online too.

This isn’t just a teaching job, it’s a chance to build something that lasts. From training future construction managers to helping solve real-world challenges in the community, your impact will be tangible.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you have skills and passion that translate to the construction world, we want to hear from you!

Come help us construct the future of Nevada—one student at a time. This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027. Continuation of this position beyond this date is contingent on funding.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A bachelor’s degree or appropriate experience in lieu of a post-secondary education, is required for instruction.

Academic Responsibilities

Teaching and workload assignments are scheduled throughout the calendar year, and may require evening and weekend obligations at one or more college locations.

1. Teach 30 (15/15) credit or contact hours during the academic year, August through May, in various modalities as assigned, including in-person, hybrid, online, live-virtual (hy-flex), and at high-school sites (Jump-Start dual credit), per the needs of the program.

2. Support student learning outcomes assessment processes by teaching toward approved student learning outcomes and assessing student performance.

3. Teach to the student learning outcomes for all courses and programs; assess outcomes and design methods for closing performance gaps.

4. Assist with curriculum and program review, revision, and assessment. Aid in the development of new course materials and innovative instructional techniques that improve student learning.

5. Work closely with department peers and administrators to become an effective teacher and contributing member of the academic unit.

6. Maintain and set up the equipment for assigned lab classes; promptly report any broken equipment to the administration.

7. Mentor new part-time faculty.

8. Participate in department activities such as advisory boards, industry partner visits, program review, inventory, and outreach events.

9. Attend and actively participate in College events, department and division meetings, college or Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) committees, and community service activities.

10. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in field knowledge and pedagogies that expand breadth and depth of understanding in the discipline. 

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