Welding Instructor

ACCS•Enterprise, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The welding instructor prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction in both a classroom and laboratory setting, and evaluates student progress. This is a full-time position which may include teaching day and/or night classes. Travel may be required to instructional sites. Position will be based at both the Enterprise and Geneva campuses dependent on need.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma with six (6) years of full-time welding experience OR Associates degree or equivalent and three (3) years of full-time welding experience
Ability to obtain relevant industry certifications in welding including NC3 Lincoln and AWS.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Welding or related field
Secondary or post-secondary teaching experience
Experience with online learning

Responsibilities

Prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates and records student progress in assigned courses
Conducts instruction in a wide variety of settings and timeframes to include day and evening at any instructional site
Employs appropriate teaching strategies in classroom and laboratory settings
Organizes and maintains instructional equipment as required
Explains, demonstrates, and ensures the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment in classroom and laboratory settings
Evaluates and advises College administration regarding textbooks and other instructional materials pertinent to the area of instruction
Orders required materials using established procedures
Advises students on class schedules and coursework for degree plan completion
Schedules and maintains office hours for student assistance
Promotes leadership and enrichment experiences through student organizations and/or other activities
Remains current on technological and employment trends pertinent to area of instruction
Maintains current industry certifications as required
Interacts with representatives from the welding industry and agencies
Participates in College meetings, College committees, and professional development activities
Participates in curriculum development, evaluation, and revision
Recruits students for the program
Participates in the College’s planning process
Works with the Dean of Instruction and Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning to develop, collect, analyze, and evaluate Student Learning Outcome (SLO) data
May be assigned as program lead by Dean of Instruction. Program lead will coordinate across multiple instructional sites to ensure continuity and quality in instruction, to standardize content, and to streamline equipment purchasing.
Supports college mission
Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
Performs other duties as assigned