Welding Instructor - Technical High School

Welding Instructor

The welding instructor is responsible for providing competency-based training to students in a manner that prepares successful program graduates for employment as welders, filling positions within various industries, including shipbuilding, industrial construction, energy fields, sheet metal, and auto body; or provides continuing education for people previously or currently employed in these professions. This is a welding instructor position for the Technical High School.

This position is non-tenure-track position. Schedule is 214 days a year, 7 hours a day. This position qualifies for the annual High-Wage High Demand stipend. This position will be open until filled.

Use effective classroom and laboratory instructional practices to prepare students for current welding industry standards. Apply appropriate media support to conduct classroom lectures/virtual, course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with skills required for entry-level welding employment. Mentor, encourage, counsel and guide students towards the completion of program requirements, while promoting and modeling effective employment competencies, including interpersonal communication and responsible work habits.

Respond to student input, concerns or challenges in a timely manner, in accordance with college procedures. Manage a blended classroom environment with both high school age and adult learners. Monitor student progress to support retention and program completion, referring students to available support services as necessary. Maintain an effective, safe and respectful learning environment. Ensure that appropriate safety practices are always used, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques and personal protective equipment, and that all equipment and machines are in safe working order.

In coordination with other faculty and dean, monitor equipment, supplies and consumable needs, using appropriate planning to make timely requests for replacements and repairs. Evaluate and document students' competency attainment, course progress, attendance, work-based learning experiences and workplace behaviors at least quarterly and in accordance with college policy and/or procedures. Maintain records of all "shop job" instructional projects. Develop and maintain full program curriculum documentation in accordance with the approved college format and ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry or business standards, technologies, procedures, equipment and materials.

Annually validate and review course competencies and skills required for industry entry level employment in the industry or profession and adapt curriculum to match those skills when needed. Coordinate with other instructors, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry level employees. Identify, develop and maintain an advisory committee appropriate to the specific area of Instruction.

Maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with respective industry partners. Participate actively and collaboratively in student recruitment. Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and can obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications. Deliver classroom management to maintain a suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of work experience in the welding industry; and Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO Welding); and hold (or obtain within two years of hire) current American Welding Society (AWS) standing as a Certified Welding Educator (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Allowable Substitution:
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a two-year welding program at a technical or community college. One-year of supervisory experience. Experience working with persons of disability and/or learning-disabled persons. Prior teaching in vocational setting. Current CPR/First Aid Certification.

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator Marcus Harvey, Executive Director of Human Resources, at , mharvey, or Bates.

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