Instructor, Welding Technology

San Jacinto•Pasadena, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructor, Welding Technology - Central Campus Responsibilities: Teaching: Keeps up with developments in the field of study. Demonstrates high standards—academic and professional. Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback. Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs. Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials. Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline. Professional Development: Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities. Use effective teaching methods and materials that reflect thoughtful planning, assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with different backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students in learning. Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self- reflection. Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline. Service: Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils. Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection. Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention. Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college. Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards. Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals. Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, abilities and certifications relative to teaching areas, as applicable.
Ability to pass welding test in the 6G position using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes.
Associate's degree in teaching field or related field required.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time work experience in the welding field, exclusive of teaching.
Significant welding industry experience over the 3-year minimum may be considered in lieu of the degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
Teaching experience preferred.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Responsibilities

Keeps up with developments in the field of study.
Demonstrates high standards—academic and professional.
Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback.
Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs.
Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline.
Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
Use effective teaching methods and materials that reflect thoughtful planning, assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with different backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students in learning.
Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self- reflection.
Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline.
Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.