College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Transportation & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teaches assigned welding technology courses, and associated labs in accordance with the college’s workload policy.
• Maintains written instructional standards.
• Facilitates instruction in accordance with instructional standards using alternative delivery methods as needed.
• Posts and maintains office hours in accordance with policy.
• Maintains familiarity and adherence to school policy.
• Participates in the assessment and development of student learning outcomes.
• Establishes, maintains, and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner.
• Assists in the preparation of course proposals, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools.
• Reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, laboratories, and course procedure sheets for welding technology courses.
• Assists with curriculum updates and the construction of degree/certificate programs.
• Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures such as and in accordance with AWS and ASME welding codes and standards.
• Implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful welding technology program.
• Integrates knowledge of customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve program quality.
• Works as part of an instructional team by participating in welding technology course scheduling, department, division, and college meetings.
• Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Works to maintain the integrity of department curriculum.
• Maintains partnerships with local area employers to assist in arranging field experiences for program students.
• Collaborates with college community and area high schools in support of welding technology events and competitions.
• Assists in recruiting students and supporters to the program.
• Participates in job fairs, recruiting events, and other special events related to the welding technology program.
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and career planning.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience: 

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing SMAW 6G pipe, GTAW 6G pipe, and GMAW/FCAW 6G pipe welds.
• 3 years of industry experience.

Preferred Education: 

• Technical Diploma in Welding.

Preferred Experience: 

• 3 years of teaching experience or military equivalent.
• 3 years of leadership experience or military equivalent.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.