Welding Technology Faculty

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Welding Technology Faculty (Full-Time)

Exempt

Full Time

37.5

Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

F3

Starting at $80,000

The Business, Engineering and Technology division seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered 10-month full-time faculty member to teach in the Welding Technology Department. The candidate of choice may be asked to teach some or all of the courses in the Welding program. The ideal candidate should be solutions-oriented, have a passion for teaching, a growth mindset, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

The teaching load is 15 credits per semester. Release time may be available for course coordination. In addition, faculty are expected to maintain at least five (5) office hours per week (as described in the Faculty Handbook) while class is in session and accept other responsibilities as assigned by the leadership.

• Teach courses in the subjects described above
• Faculty may be asked to teach day or evening courses across modalities (hybrid, face-to-face, online, etc.) and in accelerated (7-weeks); 10-week and 15-week course formats
• Coordinate courses, participate in enrollment management, support and coach adjunct faculty
• Prepare syllabi and Canvas sites
• Develop and update course materials
• Participate in program management and learning outcome assessment initiatives
• Work collaboratively with faculty, and other course coordinators and staff to implement departmental programs
• Provide service to the department, division, and college
• Attend and actively participate in meetings; keep informed
• Respond promptly to requests for information and assistance from students and college administrators
• Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events
• Pursue teaching improvement and professional development
• Work cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with peers, support staff, and administrators; use appropriate communication channels

High School or equivalent

10+ years

A high school diploma plus a minimum of 15 years of work experience in the welding field. Must possess a Certified Welding Education (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

AAS degree or higher in Welding Technology plus 10 years of work experience in the welding technology field and AWS Certification.

• Demonstrated experience using a range of teaching and learning methods/pedagogies
• Demonstrated success in creating inclusive learning environments of belonging
• Evidence of outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to engage with, teach, and learn from a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and flexibly, and to take ownership and accountability in work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; demonstrated ease with technology
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication

• Advising Student chapters of related disciplines, and supervising student clubs/competitions
• 2 years of direct teaching experience in Welding Technology

Classroom work environment.

No

Teaching & Learning Services

Business, Engineering, & Technology

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC…