Adjunct Instructor, Welding

Paycom; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

FVCC seeks an Adjunct Instructor, Welding for on-campus, face-to-face instruction in Kalispell, MT. Teaching assignments may include day and/or evening classes, up to two classes per semester, with temporary, non-benefit eligible status.

Courses are contracted per credit and evaluated to meet program needs. Responsibilities include delivering quality welding instruction, planning lessons, maintaining records, and collaborating with college faculty.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Welding and Fabrication Technology related field OR completion of a professional or certified welding program.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in welding or a related field.
• Preferred: additional welding-related credentials or degrees.

Responsibilities

• Provide career-oriented instruction and support to students to develop introductory welding skills.
• Deliver quality instruction with effective lesson plans and teaching strategies.
• Convey subject knowledge effectively to achieve learning outcomes.
• Foster positive student and community relations.
• Maintain and submit instructional records per requirements.
• Integrate welding with related curricula and maintain professional ethics.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to aid the educational process.
• Stay current in welding practices, trends, and research.
• Attend meetings and participate in program assessment as directed.
• Contribute to a climate of innovation and continuous service improvement.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Welding and Fabrication Technology related field

Completion of a professional or certified welding program

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: KALISPELL, MT 59901, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Education/Work Experience, Job Category: Adjunct Faculty, DEPARTMENT: Trades Institute

STATUS: This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined on a course-by-course contract basis and may include teaching up to two classes per semester.

PAY RANGE: Pay is determined by the number of credits taught.

FLSA: Exempt

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

SUMMARY: The Adjunct Instructor, Welding will teach courses as needed. This position is for on-campus, face-to-face instruction. Teaching assignments may include day and/or, evening classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of introductory welding skills
• Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development and strategies
• Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes.
• Fosters positive student and community relations.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.
• Integrates subject area with other related curricula.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
• Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Reports to the Director, Trades Institute

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or higher in a Welding and Fabrication Technology related field OR completion of a professional or certified welding program, AND
• Minimum of three years of work experience in the welding or in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher in a welding related field
• Proven knowledge of the welding and inspection industry
• Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary or higher education environment Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations
• Five or more years of experience in welding or inspection

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material
• Effective organizational and leadership skills;
• Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
• Ability to follow and issue instructions
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY

The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT

Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to [e-mail]. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.