Faculty - Welding

Welding and Fabrication Instructor

School/Department:
School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Sciences

Reports to:

Department Chair for School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences

General Purpose and Scope of the Position:
Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats for Welding and Fabrication; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives;

conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Major Responsibilities:

• Instruction
• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g., Ivy Learn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Retention and Student Success
• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
• Professional Development
• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
• Community Relations and Business Outreach
• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
• Institutional Support
• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
• Support and engage with Career Link and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• Participate in college/regional/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and regional academic policies.
• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and faculty credentials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Committed to an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
• Passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.
• In addition, the candidate must:
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of current technologies relevant to the instructional area, including welding safety, welding techniques, welding metallurgy, welding fabrication, welding inspection, and welding codes and standards.
• Hold AWS certification, or be willing to obtain AWS certification, in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to demonstrate, teach, and troubleshoot welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, as well as blueprint reading.
• Be able to…