Description Welding Technology Instructor
Responsibilities include active participation in departmental work on curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy. Teaching assignments may be for day and/or evening hours. Courses may be seated, synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid. Must be willing to travel and teach at off-campus locations including local area high schools. Perform other duties as assigned.
Full-time, 10 month employee.
Examples of Duties
- Deliver classroom instruction and supervise/assist students in a welding environment to develop the skills needed to be successful in the welding service industry.
- Provide classroom instruction to students.
- Prepare for each learning experience; prepare, maintain, and update lesson plan; develop and prepare methods to evaluate student performance; assist in ordering supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons as appropriate.
- Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; proctor tests; grade and record individual scores.
- Provide individual assistance to students outside of the classroom as appropriate.
- Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and/or courses.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain various records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements, and submit reports according to policy.
- Maintain current knowledge in the appropriate academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
- Assist with and carry out, as required, the implementation of policies and procedures related to required instructional area.
- Communicate clearly, conscientiously, and in a caring manner with students.
- Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate a variety of textbooks, films, and videos; select books and other materials to be used for assigned instructional classes.
- Maintain required office hours according to established policies.
- Interact with colleagues and students in a collegial and professional manner.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Welding Technology Diploma.
Two (2) years experience in the welding industry.
Effective communication skills; ability to work effectively in teams; passion for student learning and the welding industry.
Knowledge of:
- Classroom instructional techniques and procedures.
- Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
- Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles and techniques involved in curriculum and course development.• Principles and techniques involved in test development. •Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as appropriate. Ability to:
- Participate in instructional programs suited to the community.
- Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
- Participate in curriculum development.
- Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Supplemental Information
- Must be a good team member and be willing to update skills as needed.
- Must be able to work effectively with diverse student populations. Educational philosophy must be compatible with the role of the community college and with best practices in education.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Oral communication skills will be assessed in the interview.
- Written communication skills will be assessed in the letter of application and all application materials submitted.
- All advertised positions are contingent upon funding.
- All employees are paid by direct deposit.
- Copies of all unofficial degree transcripts, including coursework completed and degree conferred, must be provided during the on-line application process. Official transcripts are required to be forwarded to the CVCC Personnel Office upon hire.
Physical Conditions:
- Classroom environment; work closely with others.
- Frequent walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods.
- Frequent communication, verbal and written.
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
- kneeling, walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- lifting and carrying light to moderate materials
- straight pulling
- operating assigned equipment
- exposure to dust and dirt
Benefits
Full-Time employment benefits include retirement, hospitalization, dental insurance, vacations, holidays, and sick leave.
Additional full-time employment benefits are included within Part 3.2 "Leave and Benefits" section of the CVCC Policy Manual. Please click the link below to access the CVCC Policy Manual.
https://www.cvcc.edu/About_Us/Policies-and-Procedures.cfm