Reporting directly to the Dean Advanced Manufacturing, this part time faculty member will assist students in gaining skills to be competitive applicants for entry level employment as assistants and possibly as technicians for property maintenance at apartment complexes.  Instruct subjects applicable to painting, curb appeal, flooring installation, and drywall, electrical, plumbing and general repairs such as doors, countertops, appliances and windows, included are all aspects of safety/emergency producers/First Aid & CPR and use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment such as power washers, trash compactors, and leaf blowers. Construction and maintenance terms and vocabulary development are very important.  Work readiness, how to apply for a job and how to appropriately communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and apartment residents are emphasized.   
 
This Part-time position is scheduled to being Spring quarter 2023.  Instruction will take place two nights per week and this position is appropriate for someone who works full time during the day in another position outside of campus.  The 18-credit certificate program is delivered in one or two courses per quarter, over 3 quarters.  No summer classes are currently offered.  A dedicated classroom and lab space are available, as are lab equipment appropriate for training. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise within each department. Deans will evaluate applications periodically and contact candidates as adjunct positions become available. Note that applications may be reviewed at any time while this posting remains active.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degree’s round out our offerings.  As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. 
 
Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff.  The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color.  We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.