Welding Instructor

Full Job Description

Teaching Performance: Provides students with appropriate course materials (syllabus, calendar, policy statements or guidelines).

Adhere to course competencies in the preparation and delivery of quality instruction. Be organized and prepared for classes. Teach and test relevant content.

Pace instruction and vary delivery to meet different learning styles. Provide appropriate and timely feedback. Maintain a positive environment for optimum student performance.

Provide for and value appropriate student input. Maintain accepted standards of achievement.

Student Advisement: Provide appropriate academic guidance. Maintain office hours and be available during assigned and optimum times for advising. Cooperate as part of the advising team for the program.

Assist students as possible in setting and meeting short and long-range educational goals. Take advantage of advising training.

Learn and use computer resources to access data and properly advise students. Be knowledgeable of institutional policies, procedures, and programs. Make referrals and conduct follow-up as appropriate.

Use discretion in dealing with confidential information.

College and/or other Community Service: Promote the College as possible. Assist in recruitment and placement.

Cooperate with and participate in projects and activities of the College and as appropriate in the community. Serve on advisory committees as requested.

Promote and support the continuing education program of the College. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with College personnel.

Professional Development: Seek ways to keep current in the teaching field.

Develop an annual professional development plan (with short and long-range goals) in keeping with the College’s mission and institutional goals.

Participate in appropriate courses, seminars, and workshops especially those that introduce new ideas or practices.

Instructional Management: Maintain required and appropriate records and files. Submit all reports in an accurate and timely manner. Practice effective classroom management.

Prioritize duties and use time wisely. Maintain current files for courses. Handle student work and records in a professional manner. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in related field or Professional Licensure in a related field (CWI- Certified Welding Instructor)
• At least three years of welding experience
• Experience teaching open-butt, vee-grove SMAW, TIG, MIG, FCAW, Metallurgy, Destructive & Non-destructive testing, pipe welding, and print reading required.
  

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.
• Ability to provide excellence in teaching by communicating and interacting effectively with students enrolled in courses within the program area.
• Ability to use learning management system to communicate with students, faculty, and staff.
• Possess organizational skills to submit grades, reports, and records in a timely manner.
• Ability to keep student records and adhere to course schedules.
• Ability to ensure the course is taught in accordance with the established syllabi.
• Ability to supervise students and adhere to campus public safety directives.
• Ability to work flexible hours and evenings as needed.

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