Welding Technology Instructor

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated faculty opening described as a tenure-track position, with annual academic-year employment contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year. Depending on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer position, and additional full-time Lecturer positions may be offered from the applicant pool if vacancies arise during the evaluation and hiring process.

The instructor will teach and advise students, develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials, participate in departmental and College activities, and support the College’s mission to serve the community. Applicants must submit an online EPCC employment application and upload academic transcripts showing completed coursework and conferred degrees. Applications without acceptable transcripts will not be considered. A criminal background check is required for the successful applicant. Employment is contingent on providing documentation verifying identity and authorization to work.

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion and three years of work-related experience, exclusive of teaching.
• Submit a transcript reflecting the required education and completed coursework and degrees conferred; the candidate must be fully qualified at the time of application.
• Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
• Ability to incorporate multimedia into the classroom using software and hardware, including a computer, document camera, and PowerPoint.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding.
• Three years of teaching experience.
• American Welding Society Certified Welder certification.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with course requirements, objectives, means of attaining objectives, and evaluation methods by the end of the first week of classes.
• Use teaching methods suited to students with varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Enable students to assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities to master course objectives.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
• Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Post and maintain office hours in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
• Arrange for students to evaluate instruction and submit evaluations to the designated office.
• Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and helping implement them.
• Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
• Work with faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
• Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year, except when they conflict with a scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by designated College leadership.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
• Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and other activities that enhance professional development.
• Maintain professional awareness and growth and support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
• Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, off-campus instructional or clinical site selection, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and related instructional matters.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States.
• The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed