Adjunct Faculty, Welding (Ft. Lupton)

Aims Community College; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for courses

Access to gym facilities

Discount programs

Free parking

Retirement programs

Job summary

A community college in Colorado is seeking a dedicated instructor to teach welding. Candidates should possess an associate degree or equivalent experience in the welding industry, along with proven teaching capabilities. The role includes developing learning activities, assessing student performance, and maintaining high educational standards. Additional benefits include tuition waivers and access to facilities. Interested applicants should contact the HR department for assistance.

Qualifications

• Effective instruction of welding and cutting processes.
• Experience of 4000 hours in verifiable industry occupational welding.
• Demonstrate welding ability through tests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and develop curricula.
• Maintain attendance and grade records.
• Provide faculty advising and engage in college dialogues.

Skills

Welding expertise

Classroom management

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Relevant industry safety certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Teaching methodologies

API certifications

AWWA certifications

Job description

* Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses* Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest* Aims Discount program* Free parking on all campuses* PERA employer (see for comprehensive benefits)* Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available* Instructional Delivery: those human interactive skills and characteristics that make for clear communication of information, and promote learning through an effective learning environment.* Provide effective and high-quality instruction of subject being taught.* Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly defined outcomes for student learning.* Provide a diverse array of learning activities that directly tie to those defined outcomes.* Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning and participate in an ongoing College-Wide dialogue about teaching and learning.* Develop and refine department curriculum as necessary to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.* Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.* Perform appropriate faculty advising duties.* Meet all assigned classes, submit grades course syllabi and other required documents on time.* Manages the classroom and lab facilities as appropriate.* Keeps accurate attendance and grade records.* Acquire and/or maintain certifications as necessary.* Create teaching methodologies and instructional designs that facilitate student learning from a Learner-Centered perspective.* Complete coursework related to one’s teaching assignment.* Possess expertise in the following welding and cutting processes: OAW, OFC, PAC, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, soldering, brazing, thermal gouging, structural and pipe welding.* Note: Applicants selected for interviewing will be required to demonstrate their welding ability and must pass applicable weld tests.* **WEL 1000:*** Associate degree or higher **OR** 2000 hours experience in managing, leading, or operating under an industrial safety program **OR** a current relevant industry safety certification or licensure.* **WEL 1001, 1003, 1010, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2024, 2030, 2031, 2050, 2089:*** Associate degree or higher and 4000 hours of verifiable industry occupational welding experience outside of teaching and possess demonstrable expertise in OAW, OFC, PAC, CAC-A, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum on structural and piping shapes of appropriate positions and process for the course content being taught. Expertise may be demonstrated through AWS, ASME, API, AWWA, or other current welder certifications of appropriate positions and process, transcripted courses, portfolio of works with examples showing positions and process, or in-person demonstrations.* \*May be obtained within the first three years of hire provided occupational experience and demonstrable expertise requirements are met at the time of hire.* **WEL 1075, 1076, 1077, 2075, 2076, 2077 - Special Topics in Welding I-VI:*** Meet the requirements for WEL 1000 and 4,000 hours of verifiable welding industry occupational experience outside of teaching and possess demonstrable expertise in OAW, OFC, PAC, CAC-A, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum on structural and piping shapes of appropriate positions and process for the course content being taught. Expertise may be demonstrated through AWS, ASME, API, AWWA, or other current welder certifications of appropriate positions and process, transcripted courses, portfolio of works with examples showing positions and process, or in-person demonstrations.* Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.* Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.* Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Upload these required additional documents" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.Aims Community College is seeking talented people who are dedicated to helping our students succeed.Aims is a locally governed and funded debt-free progressive community college based in Greeley, Colorado with three satellite campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Aims serves 8,000 students per year, preparing them for success with 200+ degree and certificate programs. Aims staff, faculty and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service and educational standards.Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African-American, and 2% multiracial. Aims is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education. We welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence.## **Questions or Need Assistance:**If you need assistance applying for a job, please contact our HR Department, [e-mail] , or call us at 970-339-6670.