Instructor - Welding at Dixon Correctional Institute

Key Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities
• Use learning resources to help students learn
• Assess student learning in accordance with college policy
• Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
• Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
• Advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed
• Follow the approved master course syllabi
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
• Assure that all Industry Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements are maintained
• Maintain current AWS and/or NCCER certifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Field(s) of Study: Welding
• Certifications/Licenses Required: American Welding Society (AWS) or Other Relevant Welding Certification(s)
• Education: Associate’s degree in welding or related field
• Certifications/Licenses Preferred: Relevant Welding Certification(s) or American Welding Society (AWS)
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in any field or be committed to an educational program of study leading to an Associate Degree or higher
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Applicants must possess at least 5 years of welding experience as well as industry-based certifications

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.

About the Role

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is committed to 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 promoting a collegial atmosphere. Faculty report directly to the department chair within their respective departments and divisions.