Welding Instructor

Ancora Education•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Miller Motte College, part of Ancora Education, is seeking an instructor to deliver educational materials using sound educational practices that support students’ academic development. The instructor uses the educational experience to develop students’ knowledge and skills in their chosen field and help them achieve their educational and career goals. The role promotes an engaging, dynamic, student-centered environment and provides support, tutoring, and other assistance as needed. Instructors model professional behavior and ethical conduct aligned with Ancora Education’s Mission and Core Values. The instructor delivers classroom and lab instruction, assesses students, manages the classroom, and ensures course learning objectives are addressed. The instructor also prepares and maintains instructional materials and equipment, participates in faculty assessment and professional development, maintains required certification and licensure, and completes academic and administrative duties while complying with applicable regulations and company policies. The role requires at least five years of industry experience within the last ten years. Where required, active certification or licensure is necessary. Before teaching, instructors must have documented prior teaching experience or complete new instructor training, and must qualify as an instructor under institutional and accreditation standards. Preferred qualifications include prior teaching experience in proprietary education and knowledge of applicable regulations. The position involves occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or tools, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling. It may require occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, prolonged sitting at a desk, and computer work. The work environment is usually not exposed to weather, and noise is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. A sign-on/retention bonus is advertised.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industry experience within the last 10 years.
Where required, an active certification or licensure.
Before beginning to teach, documented prior teaching experience or completion of new instructor training.
Ability to qualify as an instructor under institutional and accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching in a proprietary education setting.
Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry.

Responsibilities

Use classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaging educational experience.
Ensure students are presented with material needed to meet the learning objectives of each course in their program of study.
Ensure instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, properly maintained, and in working order.
Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development to maintain an active, engaged, and up-to-date classroom experience.
Maintain required certification and licensure.
Participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory guidelines and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide student support, tutoring, and other assistance as needed.