Construction Trades Instructor

Construction Trades Instructor

Location

Wentworth, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00179

Division

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

04/30/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Full-time Instructors are professional, credentialed educators whose primary responsibility is to provide high-quality learning experiences in curriculum or continuing education courses within their areas of expertise for all Rockingham Community College (RCC) students. They are classified as exempt staff professionals, earn annual leave, and are expected to fulfill instructional responsibilities within a 38-hour workweek. Instructors deliver instruction on the main campus, online, and at approved off-site locations.

Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning, organizing, promoting, and delivering courses across multiple modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, and serving diverse student populations. They are expected to complete all instructional and academic responsibilities in a timely manner and in alignment with the mission, policies, and procedures of RCC, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), and relevant accrediting agencies.

In addition to instructional duties, they provide academic advising, student support and follow-up services, assist with recruitment and retention efforts, and perform other duties as assigned; and they must be capable of delivering effective instruction to high school, first generation, low-income and adult learners in a variety of educational settings.

Qualifications

Required:

• Journey-level (at least 4 years) construction industry experience in any skilled craft trade and a working understanding of the residential building process, from site excavation through certificate of occupancy.
• Ability to perform and teach basic carpentry, including floor, wall, and ceiling/roof framing, stair construction, exterior finish work, and roofing fundamentals, with an emphasis on safety and proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Applicant must be willing to earn National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) certifications within the first three months.

Knowledge and Skills

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, employers, college personnel, and the general public.
• Treat all individuals with respect and contribute to a workplace environment characterized by integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators at all levels of the College.
• Maintain flexibility to work a varied schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, as required.

RCC offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program:

State Health Plan

Eligible employees will have two health plan options, the Standard PPO Plan and Plus PPO Plan. (shpnc.gov)

Supplemental Benefits Plan

Supplemental benefits are voluntary, employee-paid benefits, and eligible employees have the opportunity to select the programs in which they wish to participate. Supplemental benefits include but are not limited to: dental, vision, group term life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, cancer benefit, critical illness benefit, disability benefit, accident benefit, medical bridge, pet insurance, and telemedicine benefits. A preventative dental plan is offered at no cost (paid by RCC) to the employee only. Other benefits include an Employee Assistance program and Student Loan Assistance Program.

North Carolina Retirement System - State Retirement Plan

Full-time employees participate in the North Carolina Teachers and State Employees Retirement System. State retirement is deducted at the rate of six percent; the state contribution varies dependent on market conditions. Contributions are tax sheltered for federal and state income tax purposes. Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits are available to eligible employees.

NC Total Retirement Plans (Supplemental Retirement Plans)

The NC 401(k) Plan and the NC 457 Plan are defined contribution retirement plans offered as optional employment benefits to eligible employees.

Annual Leave (Staff Only), Sick Leave, Personal Observance Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Flex Day (Faculty Only)

Employer Rockingham Community College (NC)

Address 215 Wrenn Memorial Road

Wentworth, North Carolina, 27375

Phone (336) 342-4261

Website http://www.rockinghamcc.edu