Instructor - Welding

Instructor Welding Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana Empowering Students with Technical Skills, Advancing Workforce Excellence, and Career Achievement Full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advising, college service, professional development and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution’s mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies. Faculty report directly to the department chair within their respective departments and divisions. Key Responsibilities I. Teaching: 75% Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilitiesUse learning resources to help students learnAssess student learning in accordance with college policyProvide each student with a course syllabus and scheduleMaintain a minimum of 10 office hours per weekMeet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframeAdvise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as neededFollow the approved master course syllabiMaintain accurate grade and attendance recordsSubmit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlinesAssure that all Industry Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements are maintainedMaintain current AWS and/or NCCER certifications II. Administrative: 10% Notify dean/department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner.Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetingsAttend convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)Adhere to professional standards of conductParticipate in the faculty evaluation process III. Service: 5% Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the collegeRepresent BRCC and actively engage the community’s business and industry IV. Professional Development: 5% Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise V: Other Duties as Assigned: 5% Minimum Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent required.Field(s) of Study: WeldingCertifications/Licenses Required: American Welding Society (AWS) or Other Relevant Welding Certification(s) Experience Five (5) years of experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced:Written and oral communication skills presenting ideas effectively to individuals/groups.Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization interacting in a way that inspires trust, confidence, and integrity.Interpersonal skills to handle any student concernsProficient: Organizational skillsWorking knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.Ability to convey knowledge and skills to students conveying ideas and facts concisely and accurately.Basic: Mechanical aptitude Preferred Education Associate’s degree in welding or related fieldCertifications/Licenses Preferred: Relevant Welding Certification(s) or American Welding Society (AWS) Preferred Experience Applicants must possess at least 5 years of welding experience as well as industry-based certifications.Previous teaching experience preferred.The preferred applicant may possess an associate degree in any field or be committed to an educational program of study leading to an Associate Degree or higher. Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Dynamic reading skills and speaking voice required.Must be able to generate class materials, reports and master the operation and skills required to maximize the productivity through best practices and planning.Must have excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork skills, and be willing to think outside of the box. Must have an equivalent combination of education, training and on the job experiences to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become successful technicians.Higher Education teaching experienceProvide subject matter expertise and counsel Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment. Why Join BRCC? Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations. Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.