Adjunct Instructor Welding

State Fair Community College•Sedalia, MO

62d•Onsite

About The Position

SFCC provides a high-quality, geographically, financially and emotionally accessible education to more than 5,000 students who range from traditional college-age students to adult learners. The college offers associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, professional and skills certificates, and noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Lake of the Ozarks, Warsaw, at Whiteman Air Force Base, and online. Position Purpose:The adjunct welding instructor's responsibility will instructing courses in the Welding Technology Program at the Sedalia, Missouri Campus. Courses included but are not limited to welding courses in the use of the Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding. They will report to the Dean of Career & Technical Education.

Requirements

Minimum of a Welding Certificate with five years of welding experience (or)
Associate or higher degree in a Welding related field, with a minimum of two years of experience welding
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, demonstrate evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate student centeredness, be able to interact with a broad range of people with diverse backgrounds both on and off campus in a positive manner. Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
Strong communication and people skills.
Commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Nice To Haves

College level instructional experience preferred
Associate or higher degree in a Welding related field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience welding to an established Code.

Responsibilities

Conduct welding classes for students, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of welding techniques, safety procedures, and industry standards.
Develop and deliver instructional materials, lesson plans, and hands-on activities to enhance student learning.
Provide constructive feedback and assessments to students on their welding skills, projects, and assignments.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation.
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and advancements in welding to incorporate relevant information into the curriculum.
Collaborate with other faculty members and department staff to contribute to the continuous improvement of the welding program.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
Instruction and Evaluation of students
Maintain regular availability for student assistance during class/lab time and outside of class/lab time.
Support sustainable and responsive educational programming to meet workforce needs
Follow maintenance procedures for program facilities and equipment to meet all applicable state and federal regulatory requirements
Provide appropriate instructional experiences to meet the objects of the program
Supervise students in the welding lab
Collaborate with coordinator and other staff as appropriate regarding student absences and other student issues
Counsel students on performance, attendance, or other concerns as needed.
Complete student evaluations of lab and classroom activities in a timely manner.
Support the success of Department of Labor "DOL" approved and non- DOL apprenticeships
Follow policies and procedures, OSHA, Hazardous Communication, FERPA, state law, and applicable
Assist with and participate in graduation activities.
A willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively, both within the unit and campus wide
Ensuring confidentiality of student records
Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.