Part-Time Instructor - Welding (Waller)

Blinn College; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated part-time instructor for its welding program. This role involves teaching both credit and non-credit welding courses, ensuring students master essential competencies while adhering to safety protocols. The instructor will engage in continuous professional development, prepare course materials, and utilize the college's online systems for real-time communication with students. If you are passionate about welding and education, and possess the necessary certifications, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of welding technologies required.
• Mastery of STICK and MIG welding techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in welding courses following NCCER curriculum.
• Track student mastery of NCCER competencies and maintain safety.

Skills

Welding technologies

STICK welding techniques

MIG welding techniques

Industrial workplace safety

Instructional lab safety practices

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NCCER curriculum

Desire2Learn system

Job description

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Position Information

Requisition Number: 2024063F

Position Title: Part-Time Instructor - Welding (Waller)

Salary Range: DOQ

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: 10/07/2024

Campus: Waller

Application Deadline: Extended Open Deadline

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Security Sensitive: Yes

Work Hours: Varies

Position Summary Information:

Objective: Perform part-time operations in support of the welding instructional program including both credit and non-credit offerings.

1. Provide instruction in credit and non-credit welding courses following NCCER curriculum.
2. Track and document student mastery of NCCER competencies.
3. Submit NCCER documentation to college program staff for submission to NCCER database.
4. Model lab safety protocols for students at all times.
5. Require all students to follow lab safety protocols at all times.
6. Once a year attend professional development for dual credit welding instruction, as provided by the college.
7. Maintain office hours as set by the College.
8. Prepare course syllabus, which includes stated objectives for the course.
9. Stay current on developments regarding instructional methodology particularly supplemental, blended or online instruction and related instructional theories.
10. Assist in making recommendations to the program coordinator regarding curriculum additions, deletions, or revisions.
11. Utilize college’s online Desire2Learn system to provide syllabus, student attendance, and student grades related to the dual credit course in real-time to students and college.
12. Provide a grade evaluation on each student’s performance in a timely fashion and frequency required by the College.
13. Perform other Welding program related tasks, and attend part-time faculty meetings as assigned.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Theoretical and practical knowledge of welding technologies.
2. Mastery of STICK and MIG welding techniques.
3. Practical knowledge of industrial workplace safety and mastery of instructional lab safety practices.
4. Work with other program instructors and program coordinator to ensure a consistent and high-quality learning experience.

Preferred Experience and Training:

Documented confirmation of welding certifications and processes.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate welding techniques in all positions.

Required Degree, License or Certifications:

1. Associate’s degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current NCCER Instructor for Welding Technology certification or completion within the first 30 days of employment. Current OSHA -10 Hour card or completion within the first 30 days of employment.
2. or
3. Bachelor’s degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current NCCER Instructor for Welding Technology certification or completion within the first 30 days of employment. Current OSHA -10 Hour card or completion within the first 30 days of employment.

Special Notes To Applicants:

Credentials: The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL -X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Unofficial Other Transcripts 1

Optional Documents:

• License
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Other Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Other Transcripts 3
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript
• DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
• DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)

NOTICE: The identity of candidates and the contents of their applications and resumes may be subject to public disclosure under provisions of the Texas open government laws (Gov't. Code Sec. 552 et, seq.)