Welding Technology Instructor

FULL TIME WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Welding Technology Instructor is responsible for classroom and lab instruction in various welding courses and assists in updating current curriculum; providing quality instruction for a diverse student population; performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, core values, policies and procedures of the college.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned welding technology courses and associated labs in accordance with college’s workload policy; maintains written instructional standards; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed; informs students in writing of instructional standards; posts and maintains office hours; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner;
• Ability to teach Welding Blueprint Reading, OxyFuel welding and Related Processes, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Introduction to Safety, Gas Metal Arc Welding, & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Other Related processes and skills as required by the curriculum;
• Assists in the preparation of course proposals, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, laboratories and course procedure sheets for welding technology courses; assists with curriculum updates;
• Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful welding technology program; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, and course procedure sheets for assigned courses; integrates knowledge of customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve program quality;
• Participates in welding technology course scheduling, department, division and college meetings; serves on college committees as assigned; collaborates with Dean of Academic Affairs and Division Chair, along with other faculty and instructional to review and maintain the integrity of department curriculum;
• Assists in the management of the welding program; maintains equipment and supply inventory;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a Welding or related field;
• Associates degree required or an approved equally related educational certification;
• Expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed;
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner;
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentially related to sensitive information;
• Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public;
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail; and
• Ability to interface with local employers in support of the Welding Technology Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in Welding or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree or willingness and ability to obtain within 60 months of hire;
• Prior teaching experience in the related field;
• Ability to read and interpret prints;
• Skill in instructing students from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students’ needs and progress
• Skill in integrating technology into curriculum and other educational services

Supplemental Information

The Welding Technology Instructor position is a 9-month, full time, tenure track faculty position. Collective Bargaining Agreement is based on 22 student contact hours and 3 office hours weekly and participating in college professional activities. Other duties and responsibilities are defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary and rank for the position is determined on the basis of academic preparation and experience as projected on the Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person