Faculty, Welding Instructor

Northcentral Technical College•Wausau, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The full-time faculty supports Northcentral Technical College’s Welding program by delivering high-quality instruction and fostering student success. This position is responsible for teaching courses within the program, developing and maintaining course materials, and aligning instruction with program objectives and evaluation procedures. Working 40 weeks within a 52-week academic year, faculty collaborates with colleagues, engages in professional development, and supports College initiatives to enhance the learning experience and achieve program goals. This is an in-person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Should the successful candidate not possess a bachelor's degree at the time of hiring, the candidate will have five years to obtain the degree.
Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time, or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years.
May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.
NTC will determine whether applicants meet the credentialing requirements of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and/or occupational licensing standards.
These requirements must be met at the time of hiring and maintained throughout employment, where applicable to the position.
Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin commercial driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record for at least four years, and meet Northcentral Technical College’s insurance carrier requirements.
Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning through engaging instructional strategies and methodologies across various modalities, including in-person, online, hybrid, and out-of-classroom activities, and mentoring students and peers.
Adhere to NTC’s academic calendar, Student Connect hours, teaching assignments, post and maintain office hours, and conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time in accordance with the faculty contract.
Assess and evaluate student performance by providing timely feedback and grades, maintaining accurate student records, attendance, and lab/clinical evaluations, in compliance with privacy laws, such as FERPA.
Develop and maintain course materials including outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System templates in the approved College format within designated timelines.
Select and utilize appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning.
Review, revise, and create curriculum in accordance with NTC academic standards and expectations.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program.
Stay current and focused on evolving learner needs and educational trends.
Provide written evaluations upon the student’s request.
Provide high-quality instruction and student support for Northcentral Technical College's Welding Fabrication & Robotics Associate Degree and other program credentials.
Prepare learners with the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and professional behaviors needed for employment in advanced manufacturing while supporting regional workforce needs.
Deliver instruction across multiple instructional modalities and campus locations, maintain safe and industry-relevant laboratory environments, develop and continuously improve curriculum, assess student learning, advise and mentor learners, and collaborate with business and industry partners to ensure program quality and workforce relevance.
Maintain program documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites standards, if applicable.
Coordinate with instructional support services to address student accommodation and modification needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Engage and participate in faculty development training, professional day activities, College in-service events, commencement, team time, and other designated College activities.
Assist in onboarding and orienting new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and other employees within the program or content area.
Actively participate in institutional, advisory and program team, and committee meetings.
Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment and in support of Student Services activities.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business and industry partners, community organizations, and K-12 partners to strengthen program connections.
Assist, participate, support, and carry out all duties as assigned.
Maintain Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)/Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) and Higher Learning Commission qualification and meet requirements, accreditation or licensing standards, as applicable to program areas.
Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and credentials as required by the specific program area.
Remain up-to-date professionally in the area of content expertise and the teaching profession.