Technical Instructor of Welding Trades

Navajo Technical University•Crownpoint, NM

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Instructs and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in the classroom, fieldwork, and laboratory settings. This position requires knowledge and competence in Welding training as well as teaching experience. The position is subject to all terms and provisions of the NTU faculty contract.

Requirements

An associate degree or certified in Welding and/or be able to pass the American Welding Society certification.
Three to five teaching experience in field of study.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of current field experience.
Maintains certificate or licensure in field of study.
Professional excellence and community service.
Valid and clean state driver's license.
Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.
Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students.
Ability to oversee the work of students.
Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
Knowledge of field of study.
Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
Knowledge of techniques and practices in field.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Skilled in operating computers and office machines.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in Welding.
Three to five teaching experience in field of study.
Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
Professional excellence and community service.
Valid and clean state driver's license.
Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.
The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

Responsibilities

Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines with regard to student academic achievement and their success on outcomes.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required.
Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
Designs tests and evaluates achievement of students.
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Encourages student success.
Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades.
Holds regular office hours to assist students.
Identifies grant opportunities and prepares and submits proposals.
Instructs students in field of study.
Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of specialized services within the University.
Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
May be advisor to student clubs.
Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or projects.
Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
Prepares lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multisocial and emotional needs of the students.
Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
Provides assessments in regard to performance measures.
Provides assistance to students regarding up to date information on degrees or certificates in their educational program.
Provides feedback on work and assignments to students.
Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
Selects, prepares, and maintains current curriculum, course outlines, and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
Selects and orders course books and materials.
Sets up, plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in shop or laboratory.
Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
Supervises students during laboratory work.