Instructor, Welding Technology - Occupational Extension - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Instructor for Welding Technology at Guilford Technical Community College. The role involves developing and teaching courses while maintaining the welding facilities and supporting student success.

Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Welding Technology and current welding certifications, along with at least three years of relevant industry experience. The position supports a commitment to professional development and participation in the academic community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent welding industry experience.
• Experience with AWS certification standards.
• Experience in oxy fuel cutting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans.
• Conduct assessments of student learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records in various technology-based systems.

Skills

Teaching skills

Welding expertise

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Welding Technology

Current welding certifications

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Instructor, Welding Technology - Occupational Extension -Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. They are responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare, and teach welding courses designed for short-term certification programs while caring for and maintaining the welding facilities. Faculty will also be responsible for collaborating with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans.
• Employ teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles.
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments.
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population.
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

Administration

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment.
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle).
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Address student concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success.
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate.

College Employability Skills

• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem-solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• Diploma in Welding Technology from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution or the equivalent.
• Current welding certifications (obtained or held within the past 5 years) e.g. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

Education Preferred

• Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience Required

• 3 years of recent and relevant industry experience as a welder.
• Experience welding to American Welding Society certification standards.
• Experience with oxy fuel cutting and other thermal cutting processes.
• Experience with visual inspection of welds to a code or standard.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 3 years of recent and relevant industry experience as a welder.
• Teaching experience or industry training experience.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed:

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Typical settings specific to discipline classroom, computer lab space or shop space.
3. May include teaching on the Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point, or Cameron Campus, as assigned.
4. Physical Requirements
   1. Stand for extended periods of time.
   2. Lift at least 25 pounds.

Other

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.