Instructor - Welding at LA Correctional Institution for Women

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Field(s) of Study: Welding
• Certifications/Licenses Required: American Welding Society (AWS) or Other Relevant Welding Certification(s)
• Five (5) years of experience
• Advanced: Written and oral communication skills presenting ideas effectively to individuals/groups; Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization; Interpersonal skills to handle any student concerns
• Proficient: Organizational skills; Working 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
• Prioritization of Education: Associate’s degree in welding or related field
• Prioritization of Experience: Relevant Welding Certification(s) or American Welding Society (AWS); Previous teaching experience preferred

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
• 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
• Higher Education teaching experience; Provide subject matter expertise and counsel

Benefits

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program

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.