Lorain County Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, or masonry lectures and labs that include the skills, concepts, instruments, tools, and materials used in the specific trade. Students will have hands on training in project based classes in the specific trade.
All adjunct construction program faculty members must be able to: Maintain lab equipment; Adapt teaching methods to meet the varying needs and interests of students; Administer and grade tests, evaluate students, prepare weekly classes and performance testing based on the specific trade’s curriculum; Demonstrate experience in the specific trade per code requirements; Demonstrate a working knowledge and appreciation of all safety practices related to the specific trade; Demonstrate the use of tools for the specific trade; Read and understand codes and blueprints for the specific trade; Lift 40 lbs and be able to stand on concrete for the duration of the labs; Teach evenings or weekends; Operate a computer to post syllabus, grades, and attendance; Adhere to College policies and procedures; Be responsive to student questions and requests for assistance; Participate in the assessment of student academic achievement; Attend Fall Convocation and/or adjunct faculty development; Support the College’s mission, vision, and values; Fulfil all contracted hours as scheduled
Required Qualifications: At least 10 years work experience in the specific trade applying to teach.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree. Teaching experience in the specific trades.
The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.
About LCCC:
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
