Part-time Faculty: Welding Instructor

Founded in 1967, Lakeland Community College now serves more than 5,000 students annually and provides a continuum of education, from offering college credit courses for high school students to preparing students for the workforce upon completion of certificates, associate degrees or transfer to a four-year institution. We are seeking an instructor who will be responsible for the classroom instruction, maintaining course records, grading, program curriculum and course curriculum. This will include working with other full-time and part-time faculty at the college to make modifications and changes to best prepare our graduates for either further study or to enter the workforce.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES (representative)

INSTRUCTION

• Teach courses in areas of competency in a manner consistent with institutional and course goals and objectives
• Select texts, supplemental documents and other learning resources
• Set attainable instructional goals and objectives compatible with approved rationale for courses
• Evaluate students to determine progress toward course goals and objectives, assign final grades
• Maintain a minimum of ten (10) posted office hours per week. Eight (8) on campus over two days and two (2) may be done remotely on another day.

COURSE AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Recommend to the division dean the revision, deletion or addition of courses or curricula
• Evaluate and recommend revisions to the college catalog and support materials
• Maintain updated course outlines according to prescribed college procedures; develop course syllabi

SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE, PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY

• Remain current with the field(s) of assigned instruction and related occupational areas
• Acquire, maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
• Participate in accreditation processes and college, division and department committees and meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5 years of industry experience as a welder or welding trainer
• AWS Certification or Credential
• Experience teaching or leading relevant training in industry

COMPENSATION

Lakeland provides a competitive compensation package, with initial salary dependent upon education and experience. College benefits include healthcare and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and tuition fee waiver.

Please review Lakeland's Total Compensation for Full-time Faculty.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college's Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college's employment application (*please read the note below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin immediately.

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at

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