Welding Instructor (PT) Dougherty County Campus

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Job Title: Welding Instructor (PT) Dougherty County CampusAgency: Albany Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000007253Shift: Any (United States of America)Compensation Details: SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION. Job Description: Albany Technical College seeks a well-qualified, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Welding Technology Instructor. Under general supervision the instructor will provide quality instruction for Welding Technology courses at the College. He/she will prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction through innovative methods that are more hands-on, project-based and experiential learning.

The Welding Technology Instructor will Identify and prepare instructional materials that will enhance student learning and are relevant to industry. The instructor will provide learner guidance and academic advisement to students, evaluate student’s progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives and prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports.

The Welding Instructor will maintain a safe and secure classroom environment, prepare lesson plans and deliver classroom, laboratory, and on-line instructions for all Welding Technology courses. He/she will develop course syllabi for courses, provide a high quality of instruction, develop and implement student assessment strategies that will evaluate student progress and learning outcomes, and keep an accurate record of student grades and attendance.

The Welding Technology Instructor will provide proper academic advisement to students, serve as a mentor and role model to students in the achievement of their learning and career goals, develop and implement program recruitment and retention strategies, develop and maintain an active program advisory committee, assist with career placement of students and collaborate with business partners to identify workforce needs. The instructor will maintain industry related certification(s), seek out other professional development opportunities, and participate in college sponsored events (i.e. graduation ceremony, enrollment and recruitment, etc.).

The candidate must be up to date on current exam topics and welding codes, he/she must have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including online, days, evenings and some weekends. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, have functional knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, and possess appropriate diplomacy and critical thinking skills. Travel within the Service Delivery Area is vital.

Minimum Qualifications: The applicant MUST have at least a technical diploma in the Welding Technology field from an accredited technical college or university AND have at least three (3) years of experience in TIG, Pipe, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, Basic Structural Steel, and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

Preferred Qualifications: The applicant MUST have an Associate of Applied Science Degree from a regional accredited technical/community college or university in Welding Technology or related program, five (5) years of work related experience ANDexperience teaching secondary and/or adult students in post-secondary education setting AND experience working with adult students in higher education.

Physical Demands: Responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for up to three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 50 LBS. The exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, fumes, and hazardous materials is possible in the laboratory environment. The ability to distinguish colors and finger dexterity is required.

Salary/Benefits: This is a part-time position and does not include insurance benefits; work hours will not exceed 29 per week. Work schedule may include online courses, as assigned.

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled. All applications packets MUST be completed via the Online at Team Georgia Careers. As a part of the application process, interested candidates will be required to upload other documents including a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center once the position has been filled. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 229-430-1702.

All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.