Vocational Lecturer Part-Time Welding

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) in Chicago seeks a qualified instructor to deliver welding-related Carpentry, Plumbing and Highway Construction content. You will prepare labs, plan lessons, and assess student progress while maintaining a safe learning environment.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology or related field with AWS credentials; experience in teaching and strong communication are essential for success at this campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology or related field with welding credentials from AWS or equivalent.
• Experience and credentials in welding or related manufacturing trades.
• Strong safety, teaching and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Classroom and lab preparation, lesson planning, and instruction.
• Welding lab supervision, materials prep, and lab cleanup.
• BB LMS administrative tasks and grading.
• Plan and assess training effectiveness to meet program goals.
• Identify problems and develop solutions independently and with others.
• Knowledge of safety standards and welding techniques.
• Operate computer equipment and standard office software.
• Ensure instructional materials are available and safe.

Skills

Industrial Technology

Welding

Safety Standards

Teaching/Instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + welding credentials

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) is dedicated to providing students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency to unionized apprenticeships and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities.

For successful completion of the Carpentry, Plumbing and Highway Construction certificate programs, students are required to complete the Basic Arc Welding courses. This position supports that requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Classroom/lab preparation, lesson planning, classroom instruction (theory and contextualized learning and assessment).
• Welding lab contact hours with students, lab clean up, material preparation for student lab work.
• Blackboard Learning Management System administrative work.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of training and achievement of program goals.
• Identify problems and develop creative solutions both independently and in cooperation with others.
• Knowledge of safety requirements, equipment usage, and field related lineman techniques.
• Knowledge of computer equipment operations and various software programs including, word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.
• Assure that all required instructional and building materials are available when needed and are in safe working order.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering or a related technical field and knowledge of welding applications in manufacturing and at least one industry credential from the American Welding Society and at least one other credential from the American Welding Society, the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the American Society of Quality, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or an electrician’s license from the City of Chicago (will count as two industry credentials) or an IBEW journeyman’s card (will count as two industry credentials);

OR

• Eight years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years of experience in welding and at least one industry credential from the American Welding Society and at least one other credential from the American Welding Society, the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the American Society of Quality, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or an electrician’s license from the City of Chicago (will count as two industry credentials) or an IBEW journeyman’s card (will count as two industry credentials)
• Knowledge of current safety standards related to the classroom/shop and building maintenance trade.
• Exhibit sensitivity to a multicultural student population.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach welding related mathematics.
• Working independently and exercising sound judgement; maintaining confidentiality in all matters related to students
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise flexibility as needed.

The salary for this position is $51.40/HR.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

City Colleges is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer