Adjunct Faculty - General Metallurgy

Posting Number P2207 Job Title Adjunct Faculty - General Metallurgy Students Only No

Job Description Summary

EXPECTATIONS AND NATURE OF THE POSITION

The primary responsibility of this individual is to provide instruction to Western students enrolled in General Metallurgy courses in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The successful candidate will teach General Metallurgy classes taught in Rock Springs, Wyoming at the Western Wyoming Community College Campus. This person must be able to relate to a wide variety of students; students range from high school students with little background to employees who have worked many years in industry.

It is expected that this individual will accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, competent manner and strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, this individual must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with college personnel and the public. This individual will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE

1. Provides quality instruction to students in assigned courses in General Metallurgy

2. Provides quality learning experiences both in the classroom and in the hands-on labs for all students enrolled while maintaining the integrity of the course's standards and objectives.

3. States clear objectives and criteria for each course in the course syllabus; follows the Curriculum Committee's guidelines regarding course syllabi; integrates the appropriate College's learning goals into each course; evaluates students' performance and annually assesses student performance in light of these objectives and criteria.

4. Teaches courses in a variety of environments and modes. Examples include teaching in the evening; developing and teaching customized short courses tailored to the needs of local industry; teaching in the standard classroom, lab and through alternative methods, such as internet, or a combination of these methods.

5. Designs and implements effective learning processes for students; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the WWCC Goals for Student Success.

6. When needed, collaborates with the School of Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Dean and the Center for Teaching and Learning Department to design courses or training that meets the needs of local industry; meets with training directors or others from local construction industry, responding promptly to inquiries by phone or e-mail, and accompanying the Director of Workforce Development, at times, on visits to local construction companies.

7. Learns to communicate clearly and effectively using the college network system, including the e-mail and calendar system, MyWestern, Canvas, and word processing; integrates learning with technology into the classroom as appropriate.

8. Refers students to the resources in the College Learning Center, Peer Tutor Center, Net Tutor, Library, Mustang Success, and Wellness and Accessibility.

9. Submits syllabi, student evaluations, grades, and other required information in a timely manner. Regularly check email and respond in a timely manner to the School Dean, Department Facilitator, etc.

10. Participate in annual Adjunct In-Service, all departmental assessments, Title IX and other trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Credentials:

* Bachelor's Degree in the metallurgical engineering, metallurgical sciences or related field and (2) years of discipline-specific professional experience.

* Related Disciplines:
Basic understanding of metals and their behavior under service conditions commonly encountered in industrial plant or pipeline environments. Materials Science and Engineering, welding technology, and process optimization.

Equivalent

Experience:

* Associate's degree in metallurgical engineering, metallurgical sciences, or a related Industrial or Manufacturing Technology program and four (4) years of discipline-specific professional experience. OR

* No degree but has eight (8) years of discipline-specific professional experience.

Other Qualifications

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles and practices of metallurgy.

2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, local industry and administrators.

3. Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of community college students.

4. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

5. Evidence of continued professional development.

6. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Wyoming driver's license.

Equivalency Statement

For those who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, may be acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED…