FT Welding Instructor (9 Month)

Haywood Community College • Nc, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction that meets or exceeds industry standards in welding. The instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instructional methodology and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. Courses are primarily scheduled Monday through Friday in the late day and evening hours between 3PM-11PM.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution in welding and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline is required
• Must have at least three years’ experience working as a professional welder
• Demonstrated competencies in teaching specific type welding course(s)
• Must be experienced in SMAW (stick), GMAW (mig), and GTAW (tig) welding processes
• Knowledge of oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting processes a plus
• Must also have knowledge of basic welding symbols used in the welding industry
• Licensure and/or certification requirements specific to the teaching discipline and external governing agencies shall be on file with Human Resources

Nice To Haves

• AWS certifications or knowledge of AWS competencies is preferred
• Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred
• 5 years of industry related experience while meeting the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain annually updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting laboratory demonstrations; and perform other activities, which are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure.
• Participate in the development and implementation of articulation programs and agreements and promote student participation in such programs.
• Provide students with instruction and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate.
• Work with students and employers in occupational settings, on-the-job training, practicums, internships and similar work-related situations as needed.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
• Maintain the program equipment, ensure lab orderliness and safety, and stay abreast of industry-standard best practices.
• May operate college-owned vehicles.

Benefits

• Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree