Welding & Joining Technology Instructor

Central Georgia Technical College • Warner Robins, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides associate-level Welding instruction to students in classroom and lab settings and prepares syllabi and lesson plans. Develops program goals and objectives and must be able to teach all phases of the curriculum. Uses appropriate teaching techniques and testing and grading procedures, maintains grade books and other required records, communicates effectively orally and in writing, and maintains knowledge of current in-field procedures. Follows the approved course syllabus and program requirements, completes professional development, meets with students and college personnel about instructional programs and other issues, evaluates student progress, completes reports, records, and invoices on time, and maintains an accurate inventory of assigned property. The instructor may serve as a lead instructor, mentoring adjunct faculty in the discipline. The instructor must maintain employment qualifications under the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards and follow TCSG and institutional policies. Dual Enrollment instructors are also subject to the rules and regulations of their on-site locations.

Teaching may involve traditional day, evening, or online classes and may include travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed. The position is assigned to the Houston College and Career Academy, works 12 calendar months per year at 40 hours per week, and generally follows a schedule of 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Friday. Additional hours or a flexible schedule, including evenings, may be required. Assignments may include teaching and travel to multiple campus or site locations, including Dual Enrollment locations, and may use face-to-face and distance instructional delivery. Faculty may be assigned to any campus or site based on college business needs.

The selected candidate can expect a contingent offer with an annual gross salary in the mid to upper $50s; actual salary depends on the candidate’s highest qualifying degree and applicable qualifications. The position is eligible for state benefits, including retirement, insurance, leave accrual, and holiday pay. Physical duties take place in classroom/lab and industrial settings and involve intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three to four continuous hours, frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing 40 pounds, and standing or walking for six hours during lab responsibilities.

Requirements

• Earned Technical Certificate of Credit or higher in Welding and Joining Technology, or some college coursework in the field or a related field; alternatively, a certificate, license, or specialized training in the field and at least one year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to teach all phases of the Welding curriculum.
• Maintain qualifications for employment under the TCSG Policy Manual and applicable accreditation standards.
• Meet qualification requirements of the teaching discipline and accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
• Complete the application and provide required supporting documentation by the closing deadline.
• Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 40 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Availability for required travel within the college’s service area and potentially to other assigned locations; additional hours or evening work may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Welding and Joining Technology or a closely related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Documented postsecondary-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Welding instruction in classroom and lab settings and teach all phases of the curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and lesson plans and develop program goals and objectives.
• Use appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, and maintain grade books and other required records.
• Follow approved course syllabi and maintain program requirements.
• Attend and complete professional development training.
• Meet with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues.
• Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Complete reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner and maintain an accurate inventory of assigned property.
• Potentially serve as a lead instructor and mentor adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline.
• Maintain qualifications required by TCSG policy and accreditation standards and follow applicable TCSG and institutional policies.
• Teach traditional day, evening, or online classes as assigned, including at campus, site, or Dual Enrollment locations, and travel as required.

Benefits

• State retirement benefits, including participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).
• Insurance.
• Leave accrual.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

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