Vocational Lecturer Part-Time Welding

CCC Social Sourcing•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) is dedicated to providing students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency to unionized apprenticeships and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities. For successful completion of the Carpentry, Plumbing and Highway Construction certificate programs, students are required to complete the Basic Arc Welding courses. This position supports that requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering or a related technical field and knowledge of welding applications in manufacturing and at least one industry credential from the American Welding Society and at least one other credential from the American Welding Society, the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the American Society of Quality, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or an electrician’s license from the City of Chicago (will count as two industry credentials) or an IBEW journeyman’s card (will count as two industry credentials); OR Eight years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years of experience in welding and at least one industry credential from the American Welding Society and at least one other credential from the American Welding Society, the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the American Society of Quality, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or an electrician’s license from the City of Chicago (will count as two industry credentials) or an IBEW journeyman’s card (will count as two industry credentials)
Knowledge of current safety standards related to the classroom/shop and building maintenance trade.
Exhibit sensitivity to a multicultural student population.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to teach welding related mathematics.
Working independently and exercising sound judgement; maintaining confidentiality in all matters related to students
Ability to work under pressure and exercise flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

Classroom/lab preparation, lesson planning, classroom instruction (theory and contextualized learning and assessment).
Welding lab contact hours with students, lab clean up, material preparation for student lab work.
Blackboard Learning Management System administrative work.
Plan, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of training and achievement of program goals.
Identify problems and develop creative solutions both independently and in cooperation with others.
Knowledge of safety requirements, equipment usage, and field related lineman techniques.
Knowledge of computer equipment operations and various software programs including, word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.
Assure that all required instructional and building materials are available when needed and are in safe working order.