Welding Adjunct Position (FACE-TO-FACE – EVENINGS & WEEKEND COLLEGE)

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking an instructor to develop and teach Welding classes. Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field and creating a supportive learning environment. Candidates must hold an Associate Degree and relevant experience. This position may involve flexible teaching schedules and locations.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical training, certification, or experience in Welding discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develops and teaches classes in various aspects of Welding.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness to teach various courses and methods.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

General Summary

Develops and teaches classes in various aspects of Welding.

Specific Position Duties

1. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
2. Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college;
3. Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
4. Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
5. Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
6. By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
7. Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
8. Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
9. Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner;
10. Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
11. Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair;

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree and relevant technical training, certification, or experience in the discipline.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764