WELDING INSTRUCTOR - Technical High School

The Welding instructor is responsible for providing competency-based training to students in a manner that prepares successful program graduates for employment as welders, filling positions within various industries, including shipbuilding, industrial construction, energy fields, sheet metal, and auto body; or provides continuing education for people previously or currently employed in these professions. 

This is a welding instructor position for the Technical High School. This position is non-tenure-track position. Schedule is 214 days a year, 7 hours a day.

• Use effective classroom and laboratory instructional practices to prepare students for current welding industry standards.
• Apply appropriate media support to conduct classroom lectures/virtual, course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with skills required for entry-level welding employment.
• Mentor, encourage, counsel and guide students towards the completion of program requirements, while promoting and modeling effective employment competencies, including interpersonal communication and responsible work habits.
• Respond to student input, concerns or challenges in a timely manner, in accordance with college procedures.
• Manage a blended classroom environment with both high school age and adult learners.
• Monitor student progress to support retention and program completion, referring students to available support services as necessary.
• Maintain an effective, safe and respectful learning environment.
• Ensure that appropriate safety practices are always used, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques and personal protective equipment, and that all equipment and machines are in safe working order.
• In coordination with other faculty and dean, monitor equipment, supplies and consumable needs, using appropriate planning to make timely requests for replacements and repairs

• Evaluate and document students' competency attainment, course progress, attendance, work-based learning experiences and workplace behaviors at least quarterly and in accordance with college policy and/or procedures.

• Maintain records of all "shop job" instructional projects.
• Develop and maintain full program curriculum documentation in accordance with the approved college format and ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry or business standards, technologies, procedures, equipment and materials

• Annually validate and review course competencies and skills required for industry entry level employment in the industry or profession and adapt curriculum to match those skills when needed

• Coordinate with other instructors, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry level employees

• Identify, develop and maintain an advisory committee appropriate to the specific area of Instruction

• Maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with respective industry partners
• Participate actively and collaboratively in student recruitment
  • Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and can obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications. 
  • Deliver classroom management to maintain a suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.

• Represent Bates Technical High School in a variety of outreach or informational session activities.
• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements. 
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up to date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc. 
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Five (5) years of work experience in the welding industry; and
• Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO Welding); and
• Hold (or obtain within two years of hire) current American Welding Society (AWS) standing as a Certified Welding Educator (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

• Completion of a two-year welding program at a technical or community college.
• One-year of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with persons of disability and/or learning-disabled persons.
• Prior teaching in vocational setting.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.