Position Summary

The welding instructor prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction in both a classroom and laboratory setting, and evaluates student progress. This is a part-time position which may include teaching day and/or night classes. Travel may be required to instructional sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates and records student progress in assigned courses

• Conducts instruction in a wide variety of settings and timeframes to include day and evening at any instructional site
• Employs appropriate teaching strategies in classroom and laboratory settings
• Organizes and maintains instructional equipment as required
• Explains, demonstrates, and ensures the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment in classroom and laboratory settings
• Evaluates and advises College administration regarding textbooks and other instructional materials pertinent to the area of instruction
• Orders required materials using established procedures
• Advises students on class schedules and coursework for degree plan completion
• Remains current on technological and employment trends pertinent to area of instruction
• Maintains current industry certifications as required
• Interacts with representatives from the welding industry and agencies
• Participates in College meetings, College committees, and professional development activities
• Participates in curriculum development, evaluation, and revision
• Recruits students for the program
• Participates in the College’s planning process
• Works with the Dean of Instruction and Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning to develop, collect, analyze, and evaluate Student Learning Outcome (SLO) data
• Supports college mission
• Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or institution
• Three years of full-time industry experience as a practitioner in the field of welding

• Professional industry certifications
• Secondary or post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with online learning

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• Completed ESCC Application for Employment
• Current resume
• Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred
• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant’s education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.