Welding Technical Instructor

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• Job Title:
  
  Welding Technical Instructor
• Agency:
  West Georgia Technical College
• Job Requisition
• Shift: Any (United States of America)
• Compensation Details: $57,200.00 PER YEAR
• Location:
  
  Murphy Campus / Waco, GA

Instructor is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the Welding & Joining Technology program. The responsibilities of this position include day, evening, and online programs for both traditional and dual-enrolled students.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Diploma in Welding from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years out of the past seven (7) years of experience in Welding.
• Successful candidates must be able to pass an AWS plate welding test as a condition of employment.
• Successful candidates for the Carroll, LaGrange, and/or Murphy campus positions must be able to pass an AWS pipe welding test in addition to the standard plate welding test.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Associate degree in Welding and Joining Technology from an accredited institution.
• AWS or other welding certifications.
• 10+ years of experience in welding.
• Pipe welding experience.
• Directly related teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of technology: internet, email, Microsoft Office products, Knowledge Management System (KMS), Blackboard, Banner, Degree Works, and Task Stream.

Instruction provides instruction in theory and practical applications of Welding and Joining Technology in accordance with academic state standards.

• Instructs face-to-face, hybrid, or on-campus, as needed, in accordance with college faculty loads.
• Instructs courses in a classroom and lab environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.
• Utilizes current technology in the classroom and lab.
• Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Grades all coursework in a timely manner.
• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss student instructional programs and other issues.
• Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in Welding and Joining Technology.
• Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the Welding & Joining Technology program.
• Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order.
• Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.
• Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
• Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.

Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives.

• Prepares lesson plans for instruction.
• Works collaboratively with faculty within the discipline to establish, measure, and evaluate program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success, and submits to the Welding Program Director.
• Submits reports and data…