Temporary Job Site Ready Instructor - Bitterroot College

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Temporary Staff Vacancy Announcement

The

Bitterroot College

invites applications for a

Temporary Job Site Ready Instructor.

This position is for part-time, non-college credit instruction for Bitterroot College’s Construction Job Site Ready (JSR) Program for the October 2021 JSR program. The instructor delivers established Job Site Ready curriculum in a hands-on setting and responds to student inquiries during online portion of program (established student/self-guided, automatically graded modules). This position is part-time based on seasonal program offerings (fall, spring, and summer). The hands-on component of each Job Site Ready program lasts for three days (15 hours of handson instruction). All hours are dependent on program enrollment and may be cancelled due to insufficient program enrollment. Total pay is equivalent to one (1) credit of adjunct faculty compensation ($1,300).

Required Skills

Knowledge of best and safe practices in construction trades training

Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of entry-level construction worker

Excellent skill in construction tool use i.e., slide saw, skill saw, table saw, pneumatic framing gun, electric drill, etc.

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Sufficient information technology skills for instruction and communication, i.e., use of MS

PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, internet, email, and Zoom

Ability to work in a dynamic and hazardous environment

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements

Lift 50 pounds

Occasionally lift or move 100 pounds

Frequent walking

Reach forward with hands and arms

Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch

Minimum Required Experience

Three years of construction trades experience with at least one year in a supervisory capacity or Associate of Applied Science degree (or higher) in construction trades or related discipline or combination of construction job experience and college-credit education in construction trades or related discipline

Experience in construction trades' tools use and maintenance, materials handling, workplace safety, industrial practices, and project management

Experience in teaching adults or supervising construction workers at a job site or completion of a course in teaching adults

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to troubleshoot curriculum and evolve curriculum content and implementation to continually improve student outcomes.

About the Bitterroot College

and UM

Located in Hamilton, Montana at the center of the Bitterroot Valley, Bitterroot College offers college, continuing education, and workforce training opportunities The Bitterroot College connects a diverse rural community to a wide array of learning opportunities. We achieve student success, lifelong learning, and community engagement through responsive and accessible academics, workforce preparation, and enrichment programming.

The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with over 9,000 students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 72,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “ top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000

” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9th in Outside Magazine’s “ The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America” in 2014

. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life

. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Position Details

Position Title:

Temporary

Job Site Ready Instructor

Position Number:

920A01

Department:

Bitterroot College

Work Schedule:

Part-time .375 FTE

Salary:

$ 1,300

total pay–

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Benefits Include

Pro-rated annual and sick leave; Public Employees Retirement (PERS) optional

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu