Welding Instructor (Part-Time)

Vance-Granville Community College; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Vance-Granville Community College is seeking a Part-Time Welding Instructor to lead Introduction to Welding courses in a community college setting. You will develop and implement course content, syllabi, tests, and lesson plans with a focus on student learning outcomes.

The role supports the Director of Occupational Extension and the Welding Program Head, with a goal of ongoing personal and professional growth for instructional staff. This position may require various related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of welding experience in GTAW, GMAW and SMAW.
• Qualified to teach Introduction to Welding.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Introduction to Welding classes.
• Maintain class records, syllabi, objectives, tests, and lesson plans.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate educational materials.
• Assist Director/Program Head with ordering instructional supplies & welding materials.
• Assess student learning outcomes and use results to improve courses.
• Experiment with innovative teaching techniques and other duties as assigned.

Skills

GTAW welding

GMAW welding

SMAW welding

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary teaching experience

Job description

The Part-Time Welding Instructor is responsible for course content and syllabi for all assigned courses. Each instructor will provide effective instruction in all classes by implementing active learning strategies and focusing on student learning outcomes. (This position is supervised by the Director of Occupational Extension in collaboration with the Program Head of Welding) At all times, instructional personnel should be aware of the need to continue the personal and professional growth necessary to perform their duties.

Salary:

VGCC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; and internal peer equity in offer calculations.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Teaching assigned Introduction to Welding classes
• Assisting with all instructional activities such as maintaining class records, syllabi, objectives, tests, and lesson plans
• Developing, maintaining, and evaluating educational materials
• Assist Director and Program Head with ordering appropriate instructional supplies & welding materials needed for classes
• Assessing student learning outcomes and demonstrating the use of the results to make improvements to the course/program
• Experimenting with innovative teaching techniques, and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma
• Two years of prior welding experience in GTAW, GMAW and SMAW.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.