Welding Instructor — Build Skills & Career (Full-Time)

LCTCS; St. Gabriel (LA); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement benefits

Multiple medical insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Baton Rouge Community College seeks an Instructor - Welding to deliver comprehensive educational experiences at the LA Correctional Institution for Women. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, and fulfilling administrative duties, with a clear focus on empowering students in the welding field.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, relevant welding certifications, and a strong commitment to professional development. BRCC offers attractive benefits and a collaborative work environment aimed at supporting student success.

Formación

• Five (5) years of experience in welding, with industry-based certifications.
• Teaching experience preferred with a commitment to students' success.

Responsabilidades

• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities.
• Notify dean/department chair of absence with course substitution plan.
• Engage in continual professional development related to pedagogy and assessment.

Conocimientos

Written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in welding or related field (preferred)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office products

Descripción del empleo

Instructor - Welding at LA Correctional Institution for Women

Instructor - Welding at LA Correctional Institution for Women Job no: 495588 Closes: Work Type: Faculty Full-Time Locations: St. Gabriel, LA Categories: Adult Education, Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development & Education, Workforce Initiatives, Welding, Education

Instructor Welding

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

St. Gabriel, Louisiana

Empowering Students with Technical Skills, Advancing Workforce Excellence, and Career Achievement

Full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advising, college service, professional development and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution’s mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies. Faculty report directly to the department chair within their respective departments and divisions.

Key Responsibilities

I. Teaching: 75%

• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities
• Use learning resources to help students learn
• Assess student learning in accordance with college policy
• Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
• Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
• Advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed
• Follow the approved master course syllabi
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
• Assure that all Industry Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements are maintained
• Maintain current AWS and/or NCCER certifications

II. Administrative: 10%

• Notify dean/department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner.
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Attend convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process

III. Service: 5%

• Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college
• Represent BRCC and actively engage the community’s business and industry

IV. Professional Development: 5%

• Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise

V: Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Field(s) of Study: Welding
• Certifications/Licenses Required: American Welding Society (AWS) or Other Relevant Welding Certification(s)

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced:

• • Written and oral communication skills presenting ideas effectively to individuals/groups.
  • Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization interacting in a way that inspires trust, confidence, and integrity.
  • Interpersonal skills to handle any student concerns

• Proficient:

• • Organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to convey knowledge and skills to students conveying ideas and facts concisely and accurately.

• Basic:

• • Mechanical aptitude

Preferred Education

• Associate’s degree in welding or related field

• Certifications/Licenses Preferred: Relevant Welding Certification(s) or American Welding Society (AWS)

Preferred Experience

• Applicants must possess at least 5 years of welding experience as well as industry-based certifications.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• The preferred applicant may possess an associate degree in any field or be committed to an educational program of study leading to an Associate Degree or higher.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Dynamic reading skills and speaking voice required.
• Must be able to generate class materials, reports and master the operation and skills required to maximize the productivity through best practices and planning.
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork skills, and be willing to think outside of the box.
• Must have an equivalent combination of education, training and on the job experiences to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become successful technicians.
• Higher Education teaching experience
• Provide subject matter expertise and counsel

Benefits:As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.