Welding Instructor; Part Time Job Coos Bay area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Welding Instructor (Part Time)

Job Overview

Adjunct Faculty Instructor – Welding.

Location:

Coos and Curry Counties, and online/remote. FTE:
Part Time. Term by term assignment.

Reports to:

Vice President of Instruction and Dean of Instruction. Exemption status:
Exempt. Pay Grade:
Adjunct Salary Schedule.

Responsibilities

Teaching (90% of time)

Teach various courses in welding/manufacturing technology.

Use instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology‑enhanced delivery, computer‑assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning activities.

Evaluate students in accordance with the criteria in the course outline and other applicable college policies and procedures. Is responsible for turning in grades according to college policy and procedure.

Create a course syllabus for each course taught which includes, but is not limited to, course outcomes, course structure, materials to be covered, grading criteria, due dates for materials, exam dates and office hours.

General Duties (10% of time)

Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.

Ensure compliance with all Southwestern Oregon Community College rules, regulations, and policies.

Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of teaching technique.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in welding, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred (or combination of professional certifications and relevant work experience, e.g., American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator/Instructor). Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted. Accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

Minimum of three (3) years of significant and related work experience.
Knowledge and ability to instruct various audiences, both individuals and groups, taking into account various learning modalities and methods.
Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the welding curriculum.
Ability to use instructional delivery methods which enhance a broad public access to post secondary education.
Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
Ability to motivate and inspire students.
Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form, which includes the ability to restate at various language levels, to simplify, and to use demonstrations, which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience.
Ability to use instructional delivery methods, which reflect an adult orientation.
Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community in meetings and on projects.
Ability to review, understand, apply and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature.
Willingness to teach at various hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with adult learners as a trainer/instructor.

Special Requirements and Licenses

Must reside in the State of Oregon. Southwestern Oregon Community College is unable to support out of state employment at this time.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Equity and Inclusion

The policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education is that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran’s Preference:
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran’s Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105‑040‑0010 and 105‑040‑0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

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