Welding Instructor - Full Time Faculty

Welding Instructor – Full Time Faculty

Posting Number: 20110590-1

Job Category: Faculty

Job Description Summary:
The full-time Welding Faculty member teaches a variety of Welding courses. These classes are primarily held on the Niles, MI campus and may be day or evening hours.

**Required Qualifications:**Candidates must meet one of the following:
Associate degree or higher in Welding, Welding Technology, Manufacturing, Applied Technology, or a closely related field, plus at least two years of relevant industry experience; or

A recognized welding, apprenticeship, journey-level, or other relevant industry credential, plus at least three years of relevant industry experience; or

At least five years of documented, progressively responsible industry experience in welding, fabrication, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
American Welding Society (AWS) certification or other relevant industry-recognized welding credentials.

Associate degree or higher in Welding, Welding Technology, Manufacturing, Applied Technology, or a closely related field.

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), or comparable advanced industry credentials.

Prior teaching, training, apprenticeship instruction, or workplace mentoring experience.

Other Information:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepares and provides all lecture and laboratory instruction according to the required curriculum• Maintains current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program• Facilitates high quality instruction through the delivery of course content and materials • Utilizes active and collaborative learning strategies and a variety of other pedagogies to engage learners• Demonstrates safety protocols and assures a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff • Demonstrates a deep commitment to every student's success • Mentors part time faculty • Maintains standing as a subject matter expert by remaining current and connected to the field• Serves as a contributing member to the School of Business and Advanced Technology • Serves on college committees• Demonstrates a deep commitment to diversity and treats others fairly, with courtesy, and respect• Brings credit to Southwestern Michigan College through demonstrating the highest level of professionalism• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, visit https://swmich.peopleadmin.com/postings/5467

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