Instructor - Welding; TCAT

Overview

We have an opening for an Instructor - Welding in the TCAT Division at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose
- We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission-We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position. Responsibilities include instruction, course and curriculum development, professional development, service to students, and service to the college and community. The faculty member will facilitate classroom instruction; evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic support; maintain attendance and grade records; advise students on academic and career goals; support student retention efforts; and maintain required classroom and office hours.

• Instruction:
  As a Welding Technology Instructor at the TCAT Chattanooga campus, your primary responsibility will be teaching this crucial course. You will facilitate the classroom instructional process, evaluate students, monitor their progress, assign final grades, and maintain attendance and grade records. Additionally, you will counsel and advise students on academic preparation and career goals and work to retain students in the program.
• Manage and maintain a site on the college s Learning Management System (eLearn) platform where class documents (syllabi, classroom information, quizzes, tests, etc.) are stored and available for students to access anytime.
• Develop and maintain the program curriculum. Maintain an active advisory committee that meets twice a year and covers industry and program needs.
• Professional Growth:
  Remain current within assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development, and in-service activities; and participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
• Service to Students:
  In addition to teaching, the faculty member is expected to play a vital role in program development. This includes maintaining an up-to-date program and curriculum, maintaining technical skills, and acquiring new technical skills as the industry evolves. You will also be responsible for assisting program graduates with employment opportunities.

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, TCAT Student Services, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility.

• Provides student- and community-focused support in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Division that aligns with the College’s core values.
• Supports the College’s commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful environment and contributes to the TCAT Division’s efforts to implement effective and thoughtful practices.
• Offers responsive and consistent services and support for students, faculty, and staff.

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
• Adapt tests and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State s campus context.
• Structure student experiences to ensure accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities.

• High School Diploma or…