Welding Instructor (Part-Time)

Vance Granville Community College•Louisburg, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the organizational chart and overall plan of Vance-Granville Community College, the Program Head reports to the Department Chair within a specific division. The principal purpose of this position is to participate in and supervise the design, planning, organization, and continuous evaluation of a specific program and its faculty. This role involves instructing students according to AWS codes, providing training on skills needed by local manufacturers, and emphasizing welding safety and OSHA regulations. The instructor will also maintain teaching responsibilities, serve as an advisor to students, and engage in professional development.

Requirements

Associate degree in Welding or a related field.
Two years of prior welding experience in GTAW, GMAW and SMAW.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

Assists in the design of the organizational structure and coordinates all instructional activities within the program.
Developing core course syllabi and ongoing maintenance.
Requisitioning and accounting for supplies, materials, equipment, and repairs to equipment.
Maintaining appropriate records on students.
Making recommendations regarding the development and expansion of courses and/or the program.
Recommending new books, magazines, materials and equipment for use in the LRC.
Encouraging and supporting innovative teaching techniques among program faculty.
Coordinates and participates in activities with Student Affairs, Student Learning and Success, and College Recruiter in the recruitment, screening and selection of students.
Maintains frequent contact with part-time instructors.
Regularly participates as a member of assigned institutional committees.
Maintains assigned teaching responsibilities.
Participates in coordinating, developing, and assessing Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes and uses these results to make program improvements.
Serves as an advisor to students and provides a minimum of five posted office hours per week for student conferences.
Provides adequate coverage of scheduled classes in the absence of assigned instructors.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with appropriate individuals and agencies outside of the College.
Engages in professional development.
Performs community service activities.
Experiments with new, innovative teaching techniques.
Demonstrates proficiency in technology required by the program area and in administrative processes.
Instruct students according to the codes governed by the AWS.
Provide students with instruction on skills needed to perform tasks needed by local manufacturers.
Training and application of welding safety and OSHA regulations.