Adjunct Welding Instructor

Adjunct Welding Instructor

The primary task of an instructor at Chattahoochee Valley Community College is to instruct students in activities designed to promote intellectual growth. Essential duties and responsibilities of an instructor include commitments to students in the classroom, the teaching discipline, students outside the classroom, to the College, and to the community.

• Commitment to Students in the Classroom:
  Designs and administers at least three evaluations for grade determination each semester.
• Demonstrates knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Teaches assigned classes.
• Meets classes for scheduled periods of time.
• Uses written objectives as criteria for evaluation for student performance.
• Uses appropriate teaching-learning aids, materials, and methodologies.
• Maintains accurate class records.
• Prepares course syllabi and objectives in conjunction with departmental guidelines.
• Submits syllabi to the Department Chairperson for approval.
• Distributes syllabi and objectives in all classes.
• Commitment to Teaching Discipline:
  Engages in appropriate professional development in order to remain current in discipline and teaching techniques.
• Participates in departmental selection of texts and teaching materials.
• Recommends through the Chair appropriate supplementary and complementary subject materials for the Learning Resources Center.
• Commitment to Students Outside the Classroom:
  Maintains appropriate office hours. Serves as academic advisor as assigned.
• Assists students in course selection as assigned.
• Participates in the registration process as assigned.
• Commitment to the College:
  Participates in the College's planning process at the appropriate level.
• Performs duties within established time frames (i.e., submission of class/office hour forms, class rosters, course grades, reports, etc.)
• Commitment to the Community:
  Represents the institution in a positive manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree, or the equivalent from a two-year technical college in appropriate area of specialization in Welding Technology
• Two (2) years of related welding experience.
• AWS Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• Two (2) years of successful teaching experience of technical courses in secondary or post-secondary education.
• Experience recruiting and advising students in a post-secondary Institution.
• CWI Certification
• NCCER Certified Instructor

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet in order to be considered for this position.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter (indicating desired field of instruction)
• Current Résumé
• Current/Valid License and/or Certification, if applicable
• Copy of transcripts (unofficial or official) from all colleges from which degrees have been granted. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts.

Verification of experience (employment) may be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Verification(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

NO PHOTOS please. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

The Recruitment and Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position and select applicants for interviews. Interviews may consist of the following activities: question/answer session and/or skills demonstration. Upon completion of the interviews, the Committee will recommend a finalist for the position to the…