Adjunct Assistant Professor, Welding

LM Wind Power / GE; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe College is seeking qualified applicants for the Adjunct Assistant position in the Welding Technology Certificate program. Responsibilities include course design, student assessment, and curriculum development. Applicants should have a minimum of six years of industry experience and be familiar with various welding techniques.

The College emphasizes diversity and welcomes candidates who can enhance the learning environment. A flexible schedule at multiple sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years industry experience in welding.
• Knowledge of welding techniques and current certification under AWS or ASME.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support college missions with quality instruction and service.
• Collaborate on curriculum development.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records.
• Participate in student recruitment.

Skills

Interactive customer service

Collaborative relationships

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School graduate

Associate of Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Suite of Office Applications

Job description

Job Summary

Each part‑time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities:

• Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college‑required technology.
• Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.

Job Description Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

Santa Fe College's Welding Technology Certificate program prepares students to enter the workforce with a wide variety of welding skills and certifications. Students are trained on the latest equipment used in the industry, and are taught by highly‑qualified, experienced instructors. Santa Fe College is seeking qualified applicants to join the Construction and Technical Programs department. The program, accredited by the American Welding Society, offers 20 different welding certification tests to students and industry workers enabling graduates of the program to receive higher wages when entering the workforce.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Strictly honor the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Participate in student recruitment and advisement.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Work a flexible schedule at multiple worksites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High School graduate, formal welding education helpful; minimum of six years industry experience; knowledge of SMAW; GMAW; FCAW; GTAW; Oxy‑Fuel welding, brazing and cutting; Plasma Arc cutting; pipe welding; print reading; hold current welding certification under AWS or ASME welding codes and an understanding of these codes.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Science.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Adjunct Assistant must have the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization, communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, as well as demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi‑cultural, collaborative environment.

EEO Statement

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

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