Job Family STAFF - Part-Time Instructor
Grade HK
Salary $25.00 - Base Rate
Department Continuing Education
Reports To Program Manager
Closing Date Posted On An Ongoing Basis
FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
First Review Date May 23, 2025
Position Overview The School of Continuing Education and Professional Development is looking for experienced instructors to teach workforce/professional development courses in construction and skilled trades such as HVAC, Welding, Carpentry, and General Contracting. These courses are designed to provide hands-on training and preparation for industry credentials in high-demand trades.
What you will be doing - Provides instruction in skilled trades including HVAC, welding, carpentry, and general contracting.
- Supports learners in building practical skills for employment and licensure
- Delivers practical, lab-based instruction that prepares students for entry into the skilled trades workforce
- Designs course content that integrates safety, technical skills, and tool use
- Prepares students for certification exams where applicable
- Assesses student learning through demonstrations and job-based scenarios
- Maintains a safe and compliant instructional environment
- Collaborates with staff to ensure curriculum reflects current industry standards and codes
- Monitors and support student progress and engagement
- Keep accurate records of attendance, participation, and skill achievement
- Assists in maintaining equipment and instructional materials
- T eaches hands-on courses in skilled trades using industry-aligned tools and techniques
- Develops curriculum based on current building codes and trade standards
- Incorporates safety regulations and best practices into instruction
- Prepares students for licensure or certification exams
- Assesses student competencies through lab activities and job simulations
- Maintains classroom and lab safety procedures
- Tracks student progress and maintains accurate records
- Collaborates with employers and industry partners to update curriculum
- Supports a diverse student population in applied learning environments
- Participates in professional development to stay current in the field
- Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed - Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a construction-related field.; Current industry license or certification (e.g., Journeyman, HVAC, General Contractor).
- Expertise in a skilled trade (e.g., HVAC, carpentry, welding, general contracting)
- Knowledge of building codes, tools, and occupational safety standards
- Ability to teach technical content through hands-on demonstration
- Skill in preparing students for industry-recognized certifications
- Organizational skills for managing labs, inventory, and class logistics
- Ability to design curriculum that reflects real-world applications
- Strong interpersonal skills and mentorship abilities
- Commitment to student success in technical education
- Knowledge of trade-specific equipment, diagnostics, and repair
- Experience supporting learners in workforce entry or advancement
Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu