On-Call Adjunct Instructor - Welding Program

dixietech; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Dixie Tech is seeking an on-call Welding Technology Instructor to support the Welding program. The role involves helping train students in classrooms and labs, ensuring engaging, hands-on experiences daily, and assisting full-time instructors with lesson plans and assessments.

The position requires 3+ years of industry experience, familiarity with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and strong communication skills. A flexible schedule is needed to align with program needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience is required.
• Experience in instruction is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety and compliance in a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist program faculty in instructing students according to syllabi and lesson plans.
• Develop and execute active, diverse learning experiences focused on learning by doing.
• Communicate clear objectives and ensure classroom and lab readiness for daily activities.
• Assign and grade class work and assessments in a timely manner.
• Observe and document student performance and provide feedback to instructors.

Skills

Instructing

Communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Associate Degree or Industry-Recognized Certificate

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

Oxyfuel Cutting

Plasma Arc Cutting

Job description

Summary:

This is an on-call, as-needed hourly position for an industry professional who will help train students in the Welding Technology Program. This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include assisting program instructors in planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.

Hours

A flexible schedule is required, and the number of hours per week varies depending on program needs. Class times for Welding cohorts run from 6:30 am - 11:30 pm, 11:30 am - 4:30 pm, and 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist program faculty in instructing students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned lab experiences, and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors
• Assist program faculty with developing and executing active and diverse learning experiences that retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
• Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
• As directed by full-time instructors or lesson plan, assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner
• Observe, evaluate, and record student's performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
• Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
• Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team as requested by the full-time instructors
• With the assistance of full-time instructors, actively ensure program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested
• Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition. Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
• Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in industry required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate Degree or Industry-Recognized Certificate
• Experience using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding(GTAW), Oxyfuel Cutting, and Plasma Arc Cutting
• Experience in instructing is preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and lift items weighing 60 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

While we thank all applicants for applying, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted during the selection process.