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VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Position Information

Requisition Number 2024010F Position Title Full-Time Carpentry Instructor Salary Range $50,000 yr DBM Rating n.a Job Type Full Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 03/01/2024 Campus Bryan, RELLIS Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours 40 Position Summary Information

Objective Provide the expertise and knowledge to teach credit and non-credit courses in Carpentry. This includes the use of; building materials, fasteners, and adhesives; hand and power tools; construction drawings, specifications, and layout; floor systems; wall systems; ceiling and roof framing; building envelope systems; stairs layout, etc. Essential Duties Teach credit and non-credit classes; continuously review curriculum and methods to improve the quality of instruction; use a variety of hands-on teaching methods to train adults; evaluate student progress and constantly communicate with students and Blinn administration; keep accurate student records and certification files; other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities An Associate’s Degree and at least 36 months’ work experience as a full-time carpenter; knowledge and experience in all phases of home construction; knowledge and experience with all tools required for home construction; ability to read blueprints and specifications to determine a work plan. Preferred Experience and Training Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years’ work experience as a full-time carpenter; experience training carpenter helpers/apprentices; experience teaching adults in a classroom setting; a recognized certification in carpentry or construction trades. Physical Requirements Ability to use a variety of hand tools and carpentry specific tools; able to climb ladders to heights of at least 20 feet; able to lift 50 pounds to a height of three feet; able to perform all normal and expected duties of a carpenter Required Degree, License or Certifications Associates Degree Special Notes To Applicants This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.

Yearly leave time includes:

· 96 hours vacation· 40 hours discretionary· 16 hours personal· 8 hours sick each month.· Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11807 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How many years of full-time carpentry experience do you have?

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* How many years of home construction experience do you have?

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* Do you own or have you owned a carpentry contracting business? Yes No * Please indicate your highest degree level. Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctorate Degree Other Degree * What type of experience do you have reading blueprints?

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* Of the following tools , please indicate which you have knowledge and experience with in order to instruct someone on its use: Circular Saw, Jig Saw, Table Saw, Miter Saw, Pneumatic Nail Gun, Portable Power Planer, Router.

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* Please tell us when you are available to teach (i.e. - mornings, afternoons, evenings, etc.).

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* Do you currently hold any certification in carpentry or in the construction trades? If so, please describe below and submit a copy with this application.

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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

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* To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No * Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Optional Documents Cover Letter License Other Document 1 Other Document 2 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)