Term Instructor - Welding Pool

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TERM INSTRUCTOR - WELDING POOL

Teach five (5) courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes. Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline of all welding processes with a strong emphasis on Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Must have knowledge of Blueprints and Layout and fabrication of Structural and Pipe. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.

Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures; review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning; hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily; be available for and encourage conferences with students.
• Assist in academic advising of declared majors; assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans and ensure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines and higher education requirements.
• Participate in the self‑evaluation process; establish goals and objectives, personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair; maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development and engagement activities.
• Serve on committees, accept special assignments occasionally, participate in scheduled institutional activities, including convocation and graduation ceremonies, department, divisional and college meetings.
• Participate in College‑related activities such as registration and selection of faculty, activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards, and the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities.
• Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar; participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.

• Minimum of five years welding experience in multi‑groove welds in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW.
• Strong organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and the aptitude to assist new and returning students achieve their educational goals and objectives.
• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline to ensure course content and objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
• Valid/current credentials.
• Strong computer skills.

• Associate in Applied Science in Welding Applied Technology AND five (5) years of documented work experience in the Welding field.
• Eight (8) or more years of documented work experience in the Welding field, plus five (5) years of welding experience in the GTAW/SMAW Pipe and Plate process and five (5) years of welding experience in the GMAW/FCAW Pipe and Plate process.

• Three (3) years of Pipe/Vessel Fabrication welding experience.
• Successful college teaching experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.
• Experience teaching college-level online courses and/or…