Instructor - Welding at LA Correctional Institution Women

Job No: 495588

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Work Type: Faculty Full-Time

Locations: St. Gabriel, LA

Categories: Adult Education, Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development & Education, Workforce Initiatives, Welding, Education Instructor Welding

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Empowering Students with Technical Skills, Advancing Workforce Excellence, and Career Achievement

Full‑time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advising, college service, professional development and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution’s mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college‑wide policies. Faculty report directly to the department chair within their respective departments and divisions.

• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities
• Use learning resources to help students learn
• Assess student learning in accordance with college policy
• Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
• Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
• Advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed
• Follow the approved master course syllabi
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
• Assure that all Industry Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements are maintained
• Maintain current AWS and/or NCCER certifications

• Notify dean/department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner.
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Attend convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process

• Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college
• Represent BRCC and actively engage the community’s business and industry

• Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise

Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Field(s) of Study:
  Welding
• Certifications/Licenses
  
  Required:
  
  American Welding Society (AWS) or Other Relevant Welding Certification(s)

• Five (5) years of experience.

• Written and oral communication skills presenting ideas effectively to individuals/groups.
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization, interacting in a way that inspires trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Interpersonal skills to handle any student concerns.

• Organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to convey knowledge and skills to students, conveying ideas and facts concisely and accurately.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Associate’s degree in welding or related field.

• Relevant Welding Certification(s) or American Welding Society (AWS)

• Applicants must possess at least 5 years of welding experience as well as industry-based certifications.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• The preferred applicant may possess an associate degree in any field or be committed to an educational program of study leading to an Associate Degree or higher.

• Dynamic reading skills and speaking voice required.
• Must be able to generate class materials, reports and master the operation and skills required to maximize productivity through best practices and planning.
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork skills, and be willing to think outside of the box.
• Must have an equivalent combination of education, training and on‑the‑job experiences to provide students with the knowledge and skills to…