Hybrid Lead Instructor- Construction and Trades Management bei Ancora Education

Job Summary

The Online Lead Instructor is responsible for teaching an average of three courses per five-week session and assumes administrative responsibilities related to program effectiveness. This includes direct involvement in outcomes, organization, administration, continuous review, planning, and development of the Construction & Trades Management program.

In this role, you will report to the Director of Online Academic Operations and serve as al subject matter expert, actively participating in curriculum development, revision, and implementation. You will provide product knowledge training and updates to staff and may be responsible for assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating, and recognizing instructors within the program. Regular meetings with faculty and Program Director  will be a key component of your leadership.

The Lead Instructor also plays an active role in monitoring and supporting the student population, including advising on career paths, addressing complaints, and consulting with students regarding engagement and academic progress. You will analyze student data to identify at-risk students and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to provide necessary support.

A commitment to continuous program improvement is essential. You will be actively engaged in data collection and analysis for program performance and will share responsibility with Career Services for identifying local advisory board members, setting agendas, hosting meetings, and documenting outcomes. This feedback will be instrumental in the centralized continuous improvement of the curriculum.

Finally, the Lead Instructor collaborates with Career Services to develop employer relationships that provide externship, internship, clinical, and practicum opportunities for students. You will be responsible for hiring and overseeing instructors for these credit-bearing experiences, ensuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

I. Provides Services to Students

• Lead student retention initiatives for students facing success barriers within the program.

• Maintain regular contact with students, respond to inquiries in a timely manner, and post office hours.

• Refer students to appropriate staff for non-academic problem resolution.

• Contact students with significant absences and monitor instructor contact with students.

• Maintain comprehensive records of student interactions in the Student Information System (CampusVue).

• May sponsor student clubs and encourage participation in professional organizations.

• Monitor extracurricular student activities related to the program.

• Identify students needing tutoring and arrange for instructors or peers to provide support.

II. Oversees Status of Quality of Curriculum, Instructional Materials, Equipment, and Facilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the academic curriculum within the program area.

• Actively participate in curriculum development and revision led by the Academics team.

• Provide leadership in implementing new and revised curriculum.

• Schedule, develop agendas for, and convene Program Advisory Board meetings, maintaining accurate minutes.

• Monitor instructional materials, equipment, and supplemental teaching aids.

III. Oversees Faculty Performance and Development

• Assist the Director of Online Academic Operations and Program Director in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of faculty.

• Orient, monitor, supervise, mentor, and assist new instructors.

• Ensure all program instructors adhere to administrative and classroom delivery duties as outlined in their job descriptions.

• Participate in regular faculty meetings, providing expertise specifically in the area of trades

• Provide departmental product knowledge training to Admissions and Career Services personnel.

• Provide updates on industry trends and changes within the program specialty areas.

• Assist Admissions with student recruitment as requested.

• Promote and provide leadership in faculty professional development activities, documenting participation.

• Participate actively in a minimum of one professional organization within the community.

• Attend faculty meetings and in-service programs, maintaining a record of professional development.

• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, institutional regulations, and accreditation standards (ACCSC) related to the program.

• Participate in the preparation and ensure timely and accurate submission of government and accreditation reports.

• Assist in evaluating student questionnaire data and conduct faculty conferences to discuss results and recommend improvements.

• Maintain regular office hours to ensure consistency in policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with peers to coordinate interdepartmental activities.

• Perform all duties of an online Instructor, teaching an average of three courses per five-week session.

V. Fulfills All Functions Required by Instructors

• Promote and maintain a positive online learning environment.

• Accurately and completely fulfill administrative responsibilities for the virtual classroom.

• Effectively deliver instruction.

• Utilize Faculty Portal, Canvas, and other online resources as appropriate.

Experience Required

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Trades Management, or a closely related field, OR equivalent work experience in the field of instruction.

  • A Master’s Degree may be required for employment in this role in some states.

• Industry Certification: Industry certification in the field of instruction if required by the industry, or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the certification.

  • NCCER Certification 

  • OSHA Certified

• Instructional Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment.

• Industry Experience: A minimum of four years of industry experience in the field of instruction, directly relevant to Construction & Trades Management.

• Management/Supervisory Experience: Experience in a management or supervisory role.

• Instructor Qualification: Ability to qualify as an instructor per institutional and accreditation standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

• 5 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment.

• 10 years of experience in the field of instruction, specifically within Construction & Trades Management.

• Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations.

• 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.

• Previous experience as an academic program director.

• Experience in student guidance or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge regarding faculty development, including requirements, delivery methods, and reporting.

• Strong motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.

• Ability and desire to embrace the school’s mission.

• Ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for meeting employer expectations.

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and requirements within Construction & Trades Management.

• Proficiency in facilitating learning on course content in the field of instruction.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and database systems (CampusVue preferred).

• Ability to develop and leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work objectives, fostering positive interactions through active listening, idea sharing, and appreciation of others' efforts.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.

• Excellent creative and problem-solving skills when dealing with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to meet and/or exceed defined goals.

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to effectively present ideas to individuals or groups in a formal setting.

• Strong management skills in planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating programs and policies in a dynamic and changing environment.

• Thorough knowledge of federal Department of Education, state, local, and ACCSC accreditation standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. 

I have read and understand the above job description.  I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract.  My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.