Adjunct Faculty - Welding

ivytech; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct welding instructors to deliver courses, maintain attendance, and assess student learning using statewide syllabi. The pool remains open to build a qualified candidate list for future openings as adjunct instructors.

It requires strong credentials in welding (journeyman card, welding inspector/educator, or DOE license) and proficiency with Canvas (Ivy Learn) and Microsoft Office. This is a part-time, semester-by-semester position.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet welding credentials or equivalent experience.
• Ability to teach using Canvas and MS Office.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive instructional settings.
• Part-time adjunct to be hired per semester as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment to help students reach goals and provide effective instruction and assessment.
• Teach assigned classes, meet scheduled sessions, and follow statewide syllabi.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per college policy and assist students outside class time.
• Notify program chair in case of emergencies and coordinate with the chair for issues.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Journeyman's card (Welding)

Certified Welding Inspector/Educator

Professional welding certification with 5+ years

Indiana Dept of Education Workplace Specialist License in Welding Tech

ASOM 7.1 credentials (as applicable)

Tools

Canvas (Ivy Learn)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School. This posting will stay open continuously in order to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as Adjunct Instructors. Applicants will not be notified unless there is an actual need to fill the position.

PROGRAM OPERATION: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Work from statewide course syllabus for the course being taught to students and follow syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submit requested information within established timelines. STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with Program Chair to resolve issues. INSTRUCTION: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as Canvas (Ivy Learn), Microsoft Office, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

Welding Course Standard:

• 1. Meets the Industrial Technology program standard, or
• 2. Possesses a Department of Labors, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training recognized journeyman's card in the discipline, and in journeyman status for two years or more, or
• 3. Possesses a Certified Welding Inspector/Educator credential with two years or more years' experience; or
• 4. Possesses a professional certification in the field with preparation appropriate to the course with five years directly related work experience and; or
• 5. Holds a current Workplace Specialist License granted by Indiana Department of Education in Trade and Industrial Education: Welding Technology

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.