Construction Trades Apprenticeship Preparation (CTAP) Instructor

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Description

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking a creative and talented instructor focused on student success who has a strong knowledge background to fulfill the tenure-track role of Construction Trades Apprenticeship Preparation (CTAP) Instructor in the Corrections Education program located at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington.

This position is filled to fulfill a contract awarded to Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (WSBCTC) to operate a correctional education program at WSP in accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections. Walla Walla Community College and its employees working in a correctional education program are expected to follow all Department of Corrections (DOC) Policies, IT and other Security requirements, follow DOC Operational Memorandums, and comply with the Superintendent’s directions.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by April 7, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section.

General Description:
The workforce faculty at WWCC are innovative and passionate professionals focused on student success. We are seeking a creative and dynamic individual who will become an active and engaged member of our education team. This position will teach 212 days a year face-to-face instruction with students at the Washington State Penitentiary.

CTAP is an 11-week introductory course to prepare students to enter an apprenticeship. This program introduces students to the construction trades, with an emphasis on carpentry skills and agility. Students will also gain knowledge of a variety of trades including but not limited to, Laborers, Iron Workers, and Cement Masons.

Teaching and Related Responsibilities:

• 
  Introduction to a variety of different building trades. Orient students to the objectives of the program, learning outcomes and assessment methods.
• Basic Tools, Basic Construction, Basic Blueprints (Safe use of tools for various trades, toolbelt preparation, draw basic blueprints, complete physical agility courses for various trades).
• Introduction to Worksite Behavior, Readiness and Safety (Jobsite setting, material handling, physical stamina required for construction, OSHA 10, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
• Math for the Trades Fundamentals (Including but not limited to: Fractions, percentages, measuring techniques, concepts of lineal ft, square ft and volume).
• Maintain tool and material inventory in accordance with DOC policy and procedures.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field and integrate relevant information into training programs.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

Competencies

• Ability to interact with those in custody and/or the public according to expected guidelines; treat people with dignity and respect.
• Ability to mentor students and use a variety of teaching methods to best serve the student’s needs, interests, and ability to learn.
• Ability to recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender and other individual differences in people.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Ability to work with workers/students in a variety of settings and understand goals and objectives of the community college program.
• Maintain accurate records such as budgets, and student grades and attendance.

• Four years of recent journey level work experience in building trades OR 1-year certificate or degree and two years journey level work experience in building trades

• Associate degree in carpentry or related field
• Previous supervisory or lead experience in construction
• Previous experience teaching in adult education, high school, or industry

Conditions/Terms of Employment

This is a full-time 212-day tenure-track faculty position is located inside the Washington State Penitentiary, an adult male prison. Interacts daily with students (incarcerated individuals), instructors, counselors, DOC, and WWCC staff. Successful candidate must have the ability to travel between buildings with or without accommodations. Washington State Penitentiary is fully ADA compliant. The campus is tobacco free institution.

Faculty terms and conditions of employment are negotiated with their exclusive bargaining representative, the Association for Higher Education. A complete copy of the agreement can be found on the WWCC Human Resources Page.

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All Walla Walla Community College staff members employed at one of the Correction Education facilities must be cleared by an FBI background check before being hired into such positions and successfully complete a 3-week corrections training program. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. The College is a tobacco-free campus.

Department of Correction positions are grant funded and funding is not guaranteed. Upon loss of grant funding, the position will end. WWCC does not absorb the cost to fund DOC grant positions.

Compensation:
The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule. Employee placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Salary is dependent on the number of days of the contract and the candidate’s placement on the negotiated faculty salary schedule. Initial placement is generally $68,178 - $77,724 for a standard 212-day contract, dependent on qualifications (additional compensation for doctorate degree). The College has a comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; and retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). The college also supports faculty professional development. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.

Required Application Materials

This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by April 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Online NEOGOV application.
• Cover letter
  • Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in the CTAP Instruction position. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate.
• Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Answers to three (3) supplemental questions
• Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.

Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com.

WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.