Adjunct Instructor, Welding

DEPARTMENT:

Trades Institute STATUS:

This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined on a course-by-course contract basis and may include teaching up to two classes per semester.

PAY RANGE:

Pay is determined by the number of credits taught.

FLSA:

Exempt CLOSING DATE:

Open until filledSUMMARYThe Adjunct Instructor, Welding will teach courses as needed. This position is for on-campus, face-to-face instruction. Teaching assignments may include day and/or, evening classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of introductory welding skills

Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development and strategies

Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes.

Fosters positive student and community relations.

Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.

Integrates subject area with other related curricula.

Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.

Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.

Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.

Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.

Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.

Reports to the Director, Trades Institute MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree or higher in a Welding and Fabrication Technology related field OR completion of a professional or certified welding program, AND Minimum of three years of work experience in the welding or in a related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree or higher in a welding related field

Proven knowledge of the welding and inspection industry

Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary or higher education environment Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations

Five or more years of experience in welding or inspection KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to effectively and safely teach content and technical material

Effective organizational and leadership skills;

Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment

Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students

Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCCAbility to maintain effective and positive professional relationships

Ability to follow and issue instructions

Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds

Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels

Ability to pass a criminal background check

Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

; andA current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and,Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.),

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