Term Assistant Professor of Welding (Traveling Position)

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Fairbanks, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UAF's Community and Technical College as a Term Assistant Professor of Welding Technology. At UAF CTC our mission is driven by community education, focusing on workforce development, academic preparation, and lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will teach welding courses and a variety of welding methods, provide academic advising, and develop and implement an innovative new curriculum to help meet the growing demands of skilled welders in Alaska. This position is a traveling faculty and will service various communities within Alaska. This position supports the University of Alaska Fairbanks CTC's dual commitment to teaching excellence and community engagement. As a member of our UAF Community and Technical College Welding program, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative academic environment that extends to UA's rural campuses. This unique, first-of-its-kind position offers the opportunity to travel, explore Alaska, and make a significant impact by educating students in the welding trade. You will contribute to a positive and engaging classroom atmosphere that fosters student success. We offer ongoing professional development to ensure we stay current with industry standards. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated by the recent introduction of Virtual Reality welding hoods, a groundbreaking advancement in welding education designed to enhance the learning experience and bolster students' understanding and skills before they undertake hands-on welding activities. If you're passionate about both traveling and teaching, this role could be an ideal match for you. Candidates should have a journeyman status or equivalent in welding, with formal training or extensive on-the-job experience in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW. Demonstrating hands-on welding skills before employment is crucial. Strong teaching abilities and a dedication to student success are essential, along with the ability to contribute to curriculum development, academic advising, and program enhancement. A collaborative mindset, flexibility in teaching schedules, and a passion for both travel and education are vital attributes for excelling in this dynamic role.

Requirements

• Formal training leading to welding certificates or equivalent on-the-job training in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and oxy-acetylene welding/cutting.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.
• Candidates should have a journeyman status or equivalent in welding, with formal training or extensive on-the-job experience in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
• Demonstrating hands-on welding skills before employment is crucial.
• Strong teaching abilities and a dedication to student success are essential
• A collaborative mindset, flexibility in teaching schedules, and a passion for both travel and education are vital attributes for excelling in this dynamic role.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding courses and a variety of welding methods
• Provide academic advising
• Develop and implement an innovative new curriculum
• Contribute to curriculum development
• Academic advising
• Program enhancement

Benefits

• UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed