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Carpentry Technology Instructor

Hinds Community College

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026

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HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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JOB TITLE: Carpentry Technology Instructor REPORTS TO: Dean of Construction and Manufacturing

DEPARTMENT: Construction and Manufacturing Pathway

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: VP of Career and Technical Education

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the IDEALS and Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associates degree or higher in carpentry or related field.

4 or more years of work experience in the carpentry/construction field.

Teaching experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

This position is a full-time ( 11 month ) instructor primarily for Hinds Community College Construction and Manufacturing Pathway at the Vicksburg campus but may need to float between campuses as needed. Currently, this position will teach day classes with the option to teach night classes during the summer.
Teaches students the occupational competencies necessary for employment.
Must have or willing to learn certain computer competencies.
Keep prompt, up-to-date, accurate records of attendance, grades, and other reports.
Prepares course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
Prepares detailed lesson, job sheets, and laboratory for all units of instruction.
Recommends changes in the total curriculum in order to maintain and up-to-date program.
Develops and maintains the progress of each student in the program.
Teaches related subject matter.
Develops a schedule of courses for each semester.
Reviews and selects instructional materials such as textbooks, tools, and audio-visual materials.

Completes requests for supplies and other instructional materials on a timely basis.
Completes enrollment and follow up reports.
Assists in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
Maintains a clean and safe laboratory/shop environment.
Recommends new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
Maintains proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
Keeps equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing an effective preventive maintenance system.
Maintains an active industry advisory committee.
Maintains a good industry relationship for the purpose of student placement for potential employment and donations.
Takes an active role in the advisement, counseling of students and registering students.
Helps students find employment in an occupation related to training.
Fulfils the requirements of a technical certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
Serves on various faculty committees.
Attends faculty meeting and professional development workshops and training.
Issue to students a course syllabus or policy letter at the beginning of the semester and objective sheets for each unit of the course during the semester.
Keep classes in session for the full scheduled time. (Classes identified in the schedule as independent study classes will meet according to requirements of the instructor and/or the Dean.)
Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance. (Minimum of 6 hours per week required)