Pipefitter Instructor * Up to $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Summary:
The instructor will facilitate student learning to achieve program and course objectives. The instructor will organize all aspects of the learning environment to include delivery of material, cleanliness, safety, and effective lab/lecture. The instructor will deliver the approved curriculum for the program.
Responsibilities:
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Teaching Load: Full-time instructors are required to teach at least two classes per academic term
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Work Hours: Full-time instructors are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
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Part-time instructors are classified as hourly or non-exempt and their work hours and teaching load are determined accordingly.
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Adjunct instructors are responsible for teaching courses on an as-needed basis, depending on program demand and scheduling requirements.
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Motivate students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and sensitivity for their concerns. Actively involve them in classroom discussions and/or activities. Identify different student learning styles and adjust accordingly.
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Create and maintain a safe environment at all times.
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Manage tools assigned to the classroom, lab, and LMS/Canvas environment.
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Integrate features of LMS/Canvas into the learning environment, to include announcements, threaded discussions, quizzes/exams, videos, communication inbox and gradebook.
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Post a minimum of one announcement weekly in LMS/Canvas, include motivational quotes, tips, etc.
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Post videos/ tutorials as necessary in LMS/Canvas to increase student engagement and understanding of the material.
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Provide qualitative, holistic feedback to support the assigned grade. Feedback should be based on the rubric and scope of content deliverables and provide students with takeaways to improve on future assignments.
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Respond to all initial threaded discussion posts in LMS/Canvas within 24-36 hours.
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Extend discussions, either in classroom or LMS/Canvas, with follow-up questions or additional content that promotes critical thinking.
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Conduct minimum live online virtual session weekly for didactic portion (synchronous) , more often as directed by campus administration
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Respond to all student emails/communications within 24-36 hours.
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Check course Q and A in LMS/Canvas and respond to all posts within 24-36 hours of post.
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Identify struggling students - Review grade book to identify trends in students’ not logging in or attending regularly, declining grades, decline or absent LMS/Canvas discussion posts (quality and quantity). Reach out to these potentially struggling students and offer assistance and advise accordingly (use approved academic advising forms).
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Contact any absent student that did not attend their scheduled course (s), inform student what they missed so, if retention issue/challenge, notify DOT/Lead and Student Services Department immediately, offer resources where needed. For Online Gen Ed faculty-submit weekly at-risk update to campus.
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Communicate, support and enforce school policies and procedures; advise students accordingly on attendance, grades and discipline issues as necessary (use approved academic advising forms).
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Complete mid-module assessment form for each student (use approved academic advising forms).
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Ensure an ethical and fair testing environment during periods of testing.

JOB DESCRIPTION
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Constantly evaluates curriculum to ensure relevance and provide feedback, when necessary, on approved curriculum feedback form.
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Maintain a working field knowledge through continuing education and demonstrate continuing professional development of technical expertise and as an instructor that meets company guidelines.
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Mandatory attendance at semi-annual graduation and mandatory faculty meetings. (Unless remote/adjunct)
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Maintain accurate and timely record keeping as it applies to student grades and attendance.
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Complete final grades as directed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES include the following:
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Special student assistance: Be available to help students needing tutoring. Consult with Lead Instructor/Director of Training or Director of Education in cases in which it is identified that a student needs more extensive tutoring attention. Keep communication with at risk students and update Director of Training and/or Director of Education accordingly.
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Student Issues: Work with students to resolve any concerns they may have, or when necessary, make appropriate referrals for resources, follow up accordingly with any persistence challenges and keep Director of Training and Director of Education updated accordingly.
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Safety Program: Assist Lead Instructor/Director of Training/Education in development and implementation of safety program. Monitor safety program in classroom and laboratory areas. Remind students of safety requirements and request that it be followed. Report to Lead Instructor/Director of Training/Education about any repeated infractions of safety requirements.
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Time commitment: May require work on evenings and weekends in order to meet business needs.
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Curriculum development: Assist with curriculum development as necessary, including topic research, text material acquisition, lesson plan development, test writing, curriculum calls, etc.
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Personnel issues: Refer all personnel issues to the Lead Instructor/Director of Training or Director of Education, such as requests for vacation, changes in scheduling, questions about salary and benefits, etc.

People Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Environment:
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Incumbent may stand for long periods of time
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Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment
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Stooping, bending twisting, and reaching may be required
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Some work may be completed in classroom or shop environment
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Wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock
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Incumbent is sometimes required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.