Welding Instructor (part-time)

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated part-time faculty member to teach Welding and potentially Metallurgy and Materials. This role is essential in fostering student learning and success, requiring a commitment to innovative teaching and community college values. Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and practical experience in welding, alongside strong communication and technology integration skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact students' lives positively while working in a collaborative educational environment. If you are passionate about teaching and committed to student success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with options for related degrees or credentials.
• Two years of practical experience in welding or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in Welding, Metallurgy, and Materials.
• Facilitate student learning and assess teaching effectiveness.

Skills

Innovative teaching style

Flexibility

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Welding or related field

Master’s Degree in Applied Technology

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications.

Specific Teaching Assignment

Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Welding, and potentially in Metallurgy, and Materials.

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

1. Candidate must meet one of the following:
   1. Bachelor’s Degree in Welding, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Applied Technology, Industrial/Technical Engineering or a related field.
   2. Bachelor’s Degree with a Welding/Manufacturing related Associate’s Degree OR a minimum of 30 credit hours in manufacturing related courses.
   3. Bachelor’s Degree and advanced professional credential, such as an AWS Certified Educator & Inspector OR Journeyman’s card in Welding. In all cases, Bachelor’s Degree must be from an accredited institution.
2. An equivalent of two (2) years of practical experience needed in welding or in other courses that are taught.
3. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
4. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
6. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
7. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
8. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
9. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. College teaching experience.
2. Master’s Degree in Applied Technology or related field.
3. Familiarity with the use of competency-based modularized courseware and instruction.
4. AWS certification.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
5. The employee must be able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds.
6. Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Work Schedule

While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable. Monday – Friday 7:15am – 9:15am (Livingston location)

Additional Information

Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only. If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline Continuously accepting applications

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.