Full-Time Welding Instructor

Charter College•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter College in Anchorage, AK is seeking a passionate Full-Time Welding Instructor to join their rapidly growing team. This role involves preparing and delivering lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum, while also monitoring student attendance and retention. The instructor will be responsible for grading assignments, providing educational assistance, and advising students on school policies and performance. Additionally, the role requires submitting equipment and supply needs, maintaining professional expertise through faculty development, and ensuring students adhere to catalog guidelines. The instructor will also participate in mandatory meetings and serve on assigned committees.

Requirements

3 years experience working as a welding professional.
AWS CWI certification along with welding vocational/technical training with pipe and structural welding certificates and (3) years experience in inspection or fabricator QC will be considered.
Broad knowledge of welding applications, procedures, specifications, industry codes and standards, and applied metallurgy.
Proficient computer skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the President.
Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
Grading assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Substitute in classes when necessary.
Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with Program Manager regarding such activity.
Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the Program Manager.
Monitor all equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities.
Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when needed.
Maintain professional appearance.
Communicate with Campus President or Program Manager on all issues related to students.
Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.
Perform other duties as required.