Welding/Manufacturing Instructor Tenure Track
Job in
Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, 97420, USA
Listing for:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor, Faculty, Training Instructor / Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Welding/Manufacturing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track)
Welding/Manufacturing Instructor
Primary
Purpose:
To teach welding and manufacturing courses as assigned and to provide support leading to students successfully completing the program of study.
First consideration will be given to applicants who apply by July 12th, 2026. This position is open until filled. This position is for the Academic Year (Sept 2026).
Description of Essential Functions
Instruction (80% of Time)
The primary purpose is to instruct program courses, which include welding, fabrication, manufacturing and related disciplines and to assist in coordination of the program, including degrees, associated certificates, part-time faculty, and advisory committee activities.Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (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 abilities.Curriculum development and modification by working with the Instructional Dean and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs. Curriculum development may include projects such as revising and creating new courses in support of Southwestern's articulated programs of study with partner universities. Finally, instructional work includes curriculum review and redesign that typically accompanies program reviews.Other Institutional Duties (20% of Time)
Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development. Attend conferences and professional meetings.Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.This faculty position supports a program of study that may receive various grant funding including Perkins and U.S. Depart of Labor and Education grants. Active participation in committees and collaboration with the grant funded stakeholder groups is required, including hosting bi-annual advisory committee meetings.This position may advise students as assigned. In this case, the faculty will meet with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services. The faculty will maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information.All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college. This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution's continuous improvement cycle; this includes participating in the college wide accreditation process by performing departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Qualifications Education: Minimum of an associate's degree in Welding/Manufacturing. Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technologies, Education, Engineering, or closely related field preferred. Sufficient course work to support the assignment(s) in welding and manufacturing. Experience: Sufficient related industrial experience to support the assignment(s) in welding and manufacturing. Demonstrated evidence of industry expertise and proficiency. Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Mastery of the subject area at a sufficient level to instruct and coach students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for success in the courses and programs lity to evaluate student programs both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn teaching methods to instruct students of a variety of ages, backgrounds and learning abilities. Ability to adapt to various audiences, to find various explanations and to facilitate various learning styles.
- Ability to work with and cooperate with college faculty and staff at all levels, as a team member with the Vice President of Instruction,…
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