Description

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats for Welding and Fabrication; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

This position will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

Committed to an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

Passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

In addition, the candidate must:

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of current technologies relevant to the instructional area, including welding safety, welding techniques, welding metallurgy, welding fabrication, welding inspection, and welding codes and standards.

Hold AWS certification, or be willing to obtain AWS certification, in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.

Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Be able to demonstrate, teach, and troubleshoot welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, as well as blueprint reading.

Be able to develop curriculum, model and enforce proper safety practices, assess student performance, and maintain lab equipment.

Possess strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to prepare students for industry-recognized certifications.

Meet faculty credentialing as outlined in ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the role. A qualified full-time faculty member meets the education component of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science discipline standard through one of three routes:

1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline, and

Possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and

Two years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);

or

2. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and

Five years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);

or

3. Possesses an earned associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline, and

Possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and

Three years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR).

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualities:

Earned Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.

Experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, and troubleshooting.

Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college level.