Welding Instructor (Evening – FT-10 Month)

Technical College System of Georgia; Pearson (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Leave accrual

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is seeking a welding technology instructor to teach college and high school students in welding courses. Under general supervision, you will use approved course syllabi, perform grading, maintain grade books, and prepare reports.

The successful candidate must have a diploma or higher in the teaching discipline or in-field certifications with 3 years of experience; preferred 5 years.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in teaching discipline with verifiable credentials or in-field certifications and 3 years of experience.
• Preferred: Diploma or higher with 5 years of in-field experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding technology to college and high school students.
• Follow approved course syllabus and demonstrate effective teaching techniques.
• Demonstrate appropriate testing and grading procedures and maintain grade books and records.
• Complete reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner and maintain inventory of assigned properties.
• Schedule includes 4 nights at CFE and afternoons at ATCO to ensure a 40-hour week.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Grade keeping

Welding knowledge

Education

Teaching degree or higher

In-field certifications

Job description

CAMPUS: CFE & Atkinson County High School STATUS: Full-time POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

Under general supervision, will provide instruction to students in welding technology courses to include college and/or high school students during day classes. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques. Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping required. Demonstrates the effective use of oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge of current in-field procedures. Follow the approved course syllabus. Completes all reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner and maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties. **The successful candidate will be required to work 4 nights at CFE and Afternoons at ATCO. Schedule will be adjusted to ensure a 40 hour week is met and maintained.**

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodations.

Summary Of Working Conditions

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Various types of advanced in-field equipment as required by academic program and accreditation standards.
• Working Conditions: Category III – No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

Minimum Qualifications

One of the following: a Diploma or higher in the teaching discipline with verifiable credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content, *OR* In-field certifications, AND three (3) years of experience in-field.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: One of the following: a Diploma or higher in the teaching discipline with verifiable credentials, qualifications, OR competencies appropriate for teaching the course content, OR In-field certifications, AND Five (5) years of experience in-field.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary is $50,000/yr.
• This position is full‑time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement.
• This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

Background Investigations

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for this position.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.