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Title: Faculty - Construction

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time (166 working days per year)

College: Otero College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: OC Career and Technical

Campus: Otero College

Location: La Junta

Salary Range: $45,168-$48,212

Who We Are:

At Otero College, we are more than a college, we are a community dedicated to students’ personal and professional growth through high-quality education and workforce training. With more than 30 academic and workforce programs, a student-centered culture, and a commitment to supporting employee growth, Otero College provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Our faculty and staff are passionate about student success and work to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel a sense of belonging. Through meaningful connections and personalized support, Otero employees help students build confidence, stay engaged, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
Otero College offers the opportunity to contribute to student success while enjoying the benefits of living and working in a rural community. Join the Rattler family and help shape the future of our students.

Job Summary:

Otero College seeks a student centered faculty member who is passionate about teaching, learning, and student success. As a comprehensive community college, faculty play a vital role in advancing the college's mission by providing high-quality instruction, fostering meaningful student engagement, and preparing learners for academic achievement, workforce readiness, and lifelong growth.
Full-time faculty are responsible for delivering effective instruction, maintaining academic excellence, supporting student retention and completion through advising and mentoring, and contributing to ongoing program and curriculum development. Faculty actively participate in college governance, assessment, recruitment, community engagement, and professional development activities. Through collaboration, innovation, and service, faculty help create an inclusive learning environment that empowers students to become the best version of themselves while strengthening the communities Otero College serves.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Instructional Duties:
• Prepare and update course syllabi annually; distribute and review with students.
• Teach assigned courses and maintain scheduled class times.
• Use instructional methods appropriate for diverse student backgrounds and learning styles.
• Create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Revise teaching methods for improved learning outcomes.
• Promote and assess achievement of course/program competencies.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance and grades.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision.
• Encourage students to use academic and support services.
• Refer students to tutorial and other support resources and conduct follow-up.
• Integrate technology into teaching when appropriate.
Advising & Student Support:
• Advise and/or mentor students in assigned programs.
• Assist students with academic and/or career planning.
• Participate in student recruitment and orientation.
Assessment, Curriculum & Program Review:
• Assist with assessments and curricular updates at course, program, and institutional levels.
• Participate in articulation efforts with high schools and colleges.
• Participate in state-mandated program reviews and reporting.
• Maintain an active Advisory Board, ensuring regular engagement with industry stakeholders by organizing and leading a minimum of two advisory committee meetings annually.
• Maintain and store documentation including, but not limited to, PQAPs, Advisory Board minutes, equipment lists, and VE-135 follow-up documentation.
College & Community Engagement:
• Serve on college committees and attend faculty meetings.
• Contribute to campus events, advisory boards, and recruitment activities.
• Represent the college at community or professional events.
• Promote a favorable image of the college and program.
Professional Development:
• Maintain required CTE credential(s), licenses, and certifications.
• Participate in professional growth activities (e.g., workshops, conferences, memberships).
• Complete performance evaluations with supervisors.
• Stay current in instructional and industry trends.
Other:
• Maintain equipment and supply inventories and request equipment repairs.
• Submit reports and documentation by deadlines.
• Participate in marketing activities such as career fairs and school visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Program Specific Duties:
• Coordinates acquisition and maintenance of necessary construction trades equipment, supplies and materials
• Coordinates and manages all aspects of the job site related to current construction trades projects.
• Responsible for hiring work study/hourly student workers and establishes course and work schedules.
• Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.
• Maintains safety protocols within the lab and on the project site
• Collaborates with industry to arrange student field experiences, as appropriate.

Competencies/KSAs:

Ability to deliver high quality instruction that promotes student learning and achievement.
Ability to adapt instructional methods to meet diverse student needs and learning styles
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools, equipment, building practices, and industry safety regulations. Ability to apply current industry standards and best practices within instructional and job-site environments.
Skill in developing instructional materials, delivering hands-on and classroom instruction, assessing student performance, and advising students regarding academic and career pathways. Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Ability to manage construction projects, maintain equipment and inventory, organize work schedules, supervise student workers, maintain required documentation, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (with a minimum of 18 semester hours of related coursework) OR possession of a valid/current state, national, industry, military, or union license or certification in an appropriate skill or trade area and a high school diploma or GED
• Degree in a field related to the credentialing area is strongly preferred
• 2 years (4,000 hours) of verified occupational experience (within the last 10 years)
• Active CTE Credential or willingness to obtain

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor, or Master’s degree (with a minimum of 18 semester hours of related coursework or possession of a valid/current state or national license or certification in an appropriate skill or trade area)
o Degree in a field related to the credentialing area is strongly preferred
• Two years successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Knowledge of curriculum and program development
• Ability to interface with local employers in support of the construction trades program and be able to market the program.
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Willingness to teach a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and summer.
• Educational philosophy in alignment with that of a small rural, comprehensive Community College and enthusiasm for this type of environment and the aspirations of its people.

Selection Process:

Position will remain open until filled with a priority date of July 24, 2026.

Application Instructions: 

The search will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.
For consideration, an applicant file must contain:
1. Cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications
2. Resume
3. Copies of transcripts (A.A., B.A., and M.A.) (Official transcripts requested upon hire) - As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation.
4. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references

Additional Information/Benefits:

*This position is currently supported by external grant funding through June 30, 2027. Renewal of the position is dependent on the availability of future funding.
This position may require additional duty days in response to program needs, special projects, and grant-related responsibilities. If additional duty days are assigned, a supplemental contract will be provided to compensate for the extra time.
At Otero, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
• Flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Otero contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.