JOB SUMMARY

This is an Annual Renewable position with the possibility of converting to Tenure Track. Develop and teach a variety of instructional objectives and courses related to the welding fabrication and maintenance program. This program leads to an AAS degree in welding fabrication and maintenance technology. Assist in evaluating and modifying courses when necessary to meet the needs of the changes in industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and develop a variety of instructional objectives and experiences appropriate to the welding fabrication and maintenance program goals including appropriate general education requirements for degrees and certificates
• Teach a variety of welding fabrication and maintenance courses
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments; provide individual academic/professional-technical guidance and advising to students
• Develop and teach productive and constructive work habits, study skills, and core skills as identified by the college; model the communication, computation, and human relations skills required for employment in welding fabrication and maintenance fields
• Develop and teach lessons which foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination
• Develop classroom and laboratory procedures, including safety, in line with identified local, state, and federal policies and procedures; assume and share responsibility for educational facilities and equipment made available
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college grading requirements
• Follow disciplinary procedures, as prescribed in college policy, and deal consistently and fairly with all students
• Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual students
• Participate in self-improvement activities and staff development in the assigned instructional area and technical field
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of their area and relate specific applications to industry
• Develop and maintain industry and/or community support for welding fabrication and maintenance programs by attending craft and advisory committee meetings and maintaining contact with industry for co-op job placement and follow-up activities
• Develop, expand, revise, and update effective program materials; assist with program management
• Work with college counselors, special needs faculty, and academic faculty to identify general education learning needs for students in order to meet those needs
• Supervise work study students and technical aides as assigned
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality; other duties as assigned

In addition, full-time faculty will also:

• Maintain regular office hours
• Develop curriculum and develop and assess program and educational outcomes
• Perform advising, recruiting, and retention activities
• Hold regular meetings of the program advisory committee
• Take part in college accreditation, program review, and college committees as specified in the faculty bargained agreement
• Preform other professional activities as approved by the director or dean