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Job Summary:
The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for maritime instructors to teach their proprietary Electric Boat workforce trainings. CCRI is seeking maritime professionals, preferably with some teaching experience, to join the academic team at our Westerly satellite location on a year-round, part-time basis. The instructor will be responsible for all learning outcomes of our programs and will focus on student development and preparation for the process technology industry. The instructor will work side-by-side with teacher assistants and program leadership to ensure that courses have successful outcomes and that students receive a high-quality education. This role is in response to employer demand and can include day, evening, and/or weekend hours. The maritime trades instructor will be responsible for communicating what shifts they are available to work and ensuring that they are able to work all classes that they agree to instruct.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.
Communicate class content utilizing a variety of teaching methods so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives.
Deliver effective lesson plans and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs.
Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction.
Keep detailed and organized records of students' attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation.
Work creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.
Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to CCRI's policies and procedures for responding to student requests for accommodations.
Assist in keeping organized records of students' attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation.
Collaborate with the program coordinators and other instructors in the training and attend meetings as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Ensure all tools and tool bags are being properly maintained and checked-in/ checked out to avoid tool loss.
Attend regular instructor training (minimum of 2 per year)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience in a trade environment and/or education shop environment for a minimum of 5 years
Experience in either traditional instruction, peer training, or on-the-job mentoring
Highly proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, and the internet for instruction and program purposes
Interest in preparing and training the next generation of entry-level maritime employees
Intermediate digital communication technology skills (presentation tools, online meetings, etc.)
Experience with classroom/team management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Creativity and flexibility in the classroom are expected
Competencies:
Experience teaching in adult education settings
At least 5 years' experience working for Electric Boat
Experience in the pipefitting, electrical, sheet metal, painting, rigging, mechanical STO, or electrical STO trades
Experience working with a diverse student population
Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management
Teaching experience in similar post-secondary programs
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning theory, life skills and college and career readiness curricula for adult populations
Campus Location: Satellite Campus
Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time
Salary Range: Part-Time hourly rate starts at $48.80
Special Instructions to Applicants:
If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please disregard these sections within the online application.
Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts.
CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Division of Institutional Equity, Human Resources, and Organizational Development prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311 or emailing hiring@ccri.edu.
EEO Statement:
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The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html