Full Time Faculty, Construction Technology and Secondary Career Center

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Essential Duties

• Work a minimum of a 40-hour work week, including the assignment of 15 instructional load hours (credit and career credit), curriculum development hours, and 10+ office hours.

• Oversee curriculum development and ensure alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements.

• Teach construction technology courses as needed, both in secondary career center programs and college-level courses.

• Serve as a backup instructor for the Director of Construction Technology & Building Sciences.

• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations governing career and technical education programs.

• Manage required data collection, retention, and reporting for secondary career center programs.

• Assist with student recruitment efforts, including outreach to local high schools, career fairs, and industry events.

• Foster and maintain partnerships with construction industry employers to support student internships, apprenticeships, and job placement opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal NWACC departments, including admissions, advising, student services, and workforce development.

• Organize and participate in professional development activities to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

• Support and promote student success through mentorship, advising, and career planning assistance.

• Manage classroom and lab spaces, ensuring access to appropriate tools, materials, and equipment.

• Develop and support methods of face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction for Construction Technology and Secondary Career Center Curriculum, including thorough and effective use of NWACC's LMS system.

• Meet assigned classes, facilitate, and evaluate student learning, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain student records in accordance with FERPA regulations, including continuing education and evening classes.

• Participate in the summative and formative faculty evaluation process.

• Participate in professional development opportunities both on and off campus.

• Remain current in the academic discipline and with technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.

• Supervise, monitor, organize, and facilitate the Construction Technology Lab, under the guidance of the Program Director, and assist with student lab time when classes are not being held.

• Teach classes during day, afternoon, night, and/or weekend.

• Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion and placement efforts.

• Coordinate industry certifications and credentialing opportunities for students.

• Attend college wide meetings, division, and departmental meetings as scheduled.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science Degree (or higher) in Construction Technology, Construction Management, Career & Technical Education, or a related field. In absence of education, years of experience will be considered.

• At least three years of experience in construction, construction education, or a related field.

• Experience with curriculum development and instructional delivery in a construction-related program.

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research) certified instructor or Master NCCER Trainer.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree or higher

• Five or more years of experience in construction education or industry training programs.

• Experience developing and maintaining industry partnerships.

• Knowledge of secondary career center programs and technical education regulations.

• Experience with student recruitment, advising, and retention strategies.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of construction principles, methods, and best practices.

• Strong understanding of career and technical education (CTE) frameworks and industry certifications.

• Strong commitment to the community college model and its student body.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

• Proficiency in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student engagement techniques.

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with industry partners, educators, and community stakeholders.

• Knowledge of educational compliance requirements, including OSHA, NCCER, and state-level CTE standards.

• Experience using educational technology, learning management systems (LMS), and student information systems.

• Commitment to student success and workforce development initiatives.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing industry and educational needs.

Rate of pay: determined by faculty scale placement (education and years of experience)

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
* Sitting
* Standing
* Walking
Constantly:
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.