Welding Instructor; Re-posted

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Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Full-time faculty are essential in carrying out the college's mission, vision, core values, and institutional goals. Under the direction of the respective Department Chairperson/Program Director/Director, faculty ensure the quality and integrity of the academic programs and maintain oversight of the curriculum and instruction. The essential duties include providing a high-quality learning environment, delivering effective instruction, assessing student learning, promoting continual improvement in teaching and learning, encouraging student engagement, providing advisement, and pursuing professional development.

Faculty must participate in department, discipline-specific, college, community service activities, and shared governance. Faculty must adhere to all LC policies, procedures, and guidelines, including DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct. Faculty are expected to adhere to the terms of their contractual agreement. Physical Presence on Campus The position requires office hours and physical presence on campus. Employee must reside in the Laredo area or be able to commute to campus daily.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Course Organization and Management
• Effective delivery of curriculum and instruction
• Assess Student Learning and pedagogical methods that drive continuous improvement
• Faculty non-teaching responsibilities
• Professional Development
• Faculty Departmental Responsibilities
• College-wide participation
• Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson, Program Director or Director, respective Dean, Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost (when applicable), and President

Additional Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Specific to the Position

Ability to work with various types of discipline specific industry software and technology

Notice:
Required Documents To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year Welding Certificate
• 3 years work experience or other relevant experience in a related field.

Preferred:

• 2 year Welding Certificate

• To excel in their role, the individual must possess a combination of skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Clear and effective communication is essential for conveying complex ideas to students.
• Be able to adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of varied learners and changing circumstances, such as different class sizes or student backgrounds.
• Encourage and foster critical thinking skills in students by challenging them to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
• Build rapport with students, foster a positive learning environment, and provide support and guidance when needed.
• Candidate will be required to take on site welding test as part of interview process.
• Manage course materials, assignments, and assessments efficiently to ensure the smooth running of the course and fair evaluation of students.
• Be able to address challenges and solve problems that arise in the classroom or with individual students effectively.
• Be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for teaching, communication, and assessment, especially given the increasing integration of technology in the classroom.
• Understand and adhere to ethical standards in teaching and interactions with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Must balance teaching responsibilities with other academic duties, professional development training, committee work, and advising, which requires strong time management skills.

Supervision Exercised N/A Supervision Received Department Chairperson, Program Director or Director, respective Dean, Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost (when applicable), and President. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Safety Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Special Conditions Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular…