Welding Instructor

Job Summary:

The Welding Instructor / Program Director reports directly to the Division Director of Business, Science and Technology and indirectly to the Dean and Vice President of Instruction. He/she has specific responsibility for the operation of the technical and/or occupational program(s), included but not limited to the content, quality, and the effectiveness of the curriculum within the program area, recruiting, and advisement within and for the program. The Program Director will be expected to provide instruction in all phases of welding and related areas including but not limited to manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, and safety. The position requires both teaching and administrative duties, and serves as an important link between the faculty and the Division Director. The Welding Instructor / Program Director are appointed on a year-to-year basis, and the duties of the Welding Instructor / Program Director are performed on a 12 month basis.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with budget preparation and monitors budget balances;

• Prepares, signs, and submits departmental purchases and requests with the appropriate information and account numbers to the appropriate supervisor;

• Assists with schedule development and resolves course conflicts with other departments;

• Assists the Division Director with the evaluation of faculty, as appropriate;

• Monitors and mentors departmental Adjunct faculty;

• Evaluates departmental adjunct faculty following College procedures;

• Ensures that Final Exams are conducted according to the announced schedule;

• Ensures that all final grades are submitted to the Registrar's office by the designated time;

• Prepares and submits textbook requests following College procedures;

• Works closely with faculty members within the program area and the Division Director in the formulation, justification, and revision of courses and curricula;

• Develops and implements recruiting and retention efforts within the program;

• Actively recruits for the program and the College, in addition, responds to all calls and/or calls from prospective students;

• Schedules and leads departmental advisory meetings, and provides current membership lists and minutes to the Dean;

• Participates in the program reviews and evaluation processes;

• Ensures correct reporting of faculty workloads;

• Inventories, maintains, and secures all facilities and equipment charged to the program area;

• Teaches classes as assigned and carries out all duties of the College Instructor;

• Advises students, as appropriate;

• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees;

• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees;

• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur;

• Performs and completes all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology or a closely related field and a minimum of three years work experience as a welder;

• OR hold an associate degree in Welding Technology or a closely related field with a minimum of five years work experience as a welder;

• Appropriate certifications (valid/current credentials);

• Significant experience in defining, developing, and administering all aspects of weld joint technologies,

• Excellent decision- making experience in technical production environment;

• Ability to act, where necessary, independently or within a team environment;

• Prior teaching experience is preferred;

• Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and the aptitudes to assist both new and returning students achieve their educational goals and objectives;

• Ability to exhibit a working knowledge of the following:

• Essential welding related tasks including but not limited to the review of welding related requirements and technical review.

• The definition of welding personnel requirements, the evaluation of mechanical welding equipment, consumables and materials. Must have knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Welding and associated process planning. Must have knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• The weld inspection definition, training, oversight before/during/after, considerations of heat treatment. Must possess the ability to exhibit a foundational knowledge regarding the support of nonconforming material processes, traceability, identification, and quality records.

• Must have a working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

• Must possess knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Must possess a working knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Work Environment:

• Work primarily in a controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential, but sometimes stressful situations.

• Work involves performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, pulling, reaching, handling materials, and other physical exertions.

Special Requirements:

• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.