Instructor, Welding

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• Closing Date: 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date
• Type of Position: Faculty – Non‑Tenure
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift: (not specified)
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
• Department: CBI Industry Administration
• Department's Website: (not provided)
• Constant Physical Activity: N/A
• Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid‑sized public university that’s redefining higher education. It offers more than 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Services include health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and their families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; and retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of employee salary.

Fort Smith, Arkansas: Nestled along the Arkansas River, this vibrant city offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty with a welcoming community, diverse dining options, and a thriving downtown.

Responsibilities include developing and teaching courses in welding (Arc, MIG, TIG, safety, layout and fabrication) as well as maintaining training/certification through ongoing professional development. Other duties involve engagement with advisory council; assessment/evaluation of instruction; student advisement, recruitment and retention activities; and participation in college and university committees. The position reports to the department head of Engineering.

• Classroom instruction
• Blackboard course shell development and production
• Safety training and documentation
• Maintenance of equipment and laboratory facilities
• Professional development
• Service to college and university, including advising and committees
• Curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Assessment and evaluation of instruction
• Engagement with advisory council

• Recruitment and retention of students, including advising students
• Attendance and participation in all faculty and administrative meetings, Student Research Symposium, commencement ceremonies, and other meetings/events as required
• Other duties as assigned

Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and provide leadership to subordinates. Requires consistent on‑time attendance.

• Ability to effectively work with a diverse body of students, staff, and faculty
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, including the utilization of technology
• Maintenance of professional development
• Willingness to engage with external stakeholders
• Well‑developed communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organization and prioritization skills

List Employees Supervised: NA

Special Job Dimensions: Work split between an office/classroom setting and a welding laboratory. Occasional travel and extended hours required. Required abilities include walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods, as well as the ability to work overhead for limited periods of time. Visual demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee regularly talks and hears. Employee occasionally lifts items up to 50 pounds.

Background Check Requirements: Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check

$47,381

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