Full Time Welding Instructor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares syllabi each semester, chooses textbooks for courses, and adopts textbooks within the institution’s textbook adoption system.
• Uses the institution’s Learning Management System to facilitate student learning for all modalities of instruction.
• Travels to satellite campuses and local school districts to provide instructional delivery as requested.
• Implements techniques to facilitate student active learning.
• Prepares, administers, and grades assignments, tests, and quizzes; develops handouts and other learning aids.
• Participates in course learning outcomes assessment each semester and utilizes the assessment data to improve teaching strategies within the program and courses.
• Participates in program and curriculum development, proposing program improvements and innovations.
• Participates in hiring and scheduling part-time instructors as assigned.
• Provides one-to-one student guidance and advisement on topics including regular degree audits, individual tutoring referral, early alert processes, and completion goals.
• Participates in professional development, committee work, and conferences.
• Operates equipment and performs work related to designated field(s) in Career and Technical Education.
• Collaborates with student tutors as appropriate.
• Participates in student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.

Qualifications

• Establishes and maintains linkages with appropriate business and industry for partnerships and successful workforce transitions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license without restrictions for the duration of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in adult learning theory, curriculum development, and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of advising methods and techniques.
• Proficient in research methodology and information resources related to designated field(s) of career and technical education studies.
• Knowledge of basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
• Ability to supervise students in work experience settings.
• Ability to creatively innovate curriculum, resolve departmental challenges, and engage in a diverse student population.
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, and any other applications used by the college.

Education, Experience And Licenses

• AWS certification using (SMAW) is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in Welding is required.
• Must obtain OSHA 10 certification within 90 days from date of hire.
• Teaching experience is preferred.