Associate Instructor - Welding

Position Summary

Associate Instructor – Welding at Tennessee Board of Regents (T )

Full‑time exempt position located at 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.

Salary: $50,894 – $61,074.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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

• Experience in higher education
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multiple local businesses, employers, industry, workforce development agencies, secondary and post‑secondary institutions

• Monitor and evaluate student progress, attendance, and grades; complete and submit required reports in a timely manner
• Apply a multi‑method approach to enhance student understanding of materials, including demonstrations, lectures, hands‑on activities and experience in live works to provide knowledge to gain employment in the welding industry
• Determine teaching methods best suited to student needs, interests, and abilities
• 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
• 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
• Work in cooperation with other departments and the community to enhance employment opportunities for students
• Conduct surveys, and maintain 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 FERPA guidelines
• 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; perform other duties as assigned

• Familiarity with blueprint reading, welding symbols, metallurgy, fitting and fabrication
• Commitment to utilizing technology in teaching/learning and staying up to date in developing instructional technologies
• Commitment to maintaining program accreditation(s)
• Strong customer service skills; effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, audio/visual equipment, and software
• Ability to multitask with good organization and planning
• Possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license
• Willing to travel as needed

Walking, climbing, bending and stooping. Work performed in office, testing center and classroom environments. Position requires the use of a computer. Sedentary work—walking or standing to a significant degree; sitting for brief periods of time; ability to bend and stoop; use body members (arms, hands, fingers).

Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Instructors will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT – McMinnville to complete a background check which will include the following:
Sex Offender Registry, County Criminal & Federal Criminal.

TCAT – McMinnville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities.

Contact:
Stephanie Griffits, HR/Fiscal Services Assistant, stephanie.griffits, (931) 473‑5587.

Employing institution EOE/AA/Title IX/Title VI/ADA Employer Tennessee Board of Regents Institution.