Associate Instructor - Welding

Associate Instructor - Welding

Title:

Associate Instructor, Welding.

Classification:
Full-time exempt

Office

Location:

TCAT - McMinnville, Coffee County Industrial Service

Center, 91 Volunteer Pkwy, Manchester, TN 37355

Hours:

7:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or as

needed to fulfill duties of the position.

Salary: $50,894 - $61,074

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of certificate or diploma in instructional area or equivalent

training with credentials in related field.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in the welding field within the

last five (5) years.

Ability to teach GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), SMAW (STICK),

oxyacetylene fusion, flux core welding, flame cutting, brazing,

soldering

Welding Associate Instructor

Job Description 12/25

TCAT - McMinnville Complies with Title VI, IX, 504 & ADA

Familiarity with blueprint reading, welding symbols, metallurgy, fitting

and fabrication

Commitment to utilizing technology in the teaching/learning

experience and willingness to stay up to date in developing

instruction technologies

Commitment to maintaining program accreditation(s)

Strong customer service skills; must possess effective oral and

written communication skills to accurately convey information and to

effectively present information

Must have ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, audio/visual

equipment, and software

Must have the ability to multitask with good organization and planning

skills

Possess valid TN driver's license.

Willing to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multiple local

businesses, employers, industry, workforce development agencies,

secondary and post-secondary institutions.

General Duties:

Key Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions

The Associate Instructor of Welding is responsible for performing the

following duties:

Welding Associate Instructor

Job Description 12/25

TCAT - McMinnville Complies with Title VI, IX, 504 & ADA

Monitor and evaluate student progress, attendance, and grades;

Complete and submit required reports in a timely manner;

Ability to effectively apply a multi-method approach to enhance

student understanding of materials, including demonstrations,

lectures, hands-on activities and experience in live works to provide

the student with the knowledge to gain employment in the welding

industry;

Ability to understand which teaching methods best serve the

student's needs, interests, and ability to learn;

Ability to develop accurate and objective standards to measure

learning or administer testing or other evaluations to determine

effectiveness and ensure a high level of comprehension has been

achieved;

Ability to teach all courses within the Welding curriculum.

Maintain student records for grades and attendance and enter into

Banner system;

Build and maintain relationships with area employers to facilitate the

referral and employment of career and technical students;

Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory

committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and

maintain good public relations with the school's general public;

Work in cooperation with other departments and the community to

enhance employment opportunities for students;

Responsible for surveys, records and reports of program graduates;

Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous

manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public;

Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established

guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA);

Welding Associate Instructor

Job Description 12/25

TCAT - McMinnville Complies with Title VI, IX, 504 & ADA

Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to

established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a

safe manner and with minimal supervision;

Hold program advisory board meetings once a year and maintain

meeting minutes;

Participate in professional development and growth annually;

Assist with student placement and follow-up information;

Assist with student recruitment; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Instructors will be

asked…