What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Instructor of Welding Technology position at Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)?
Title: Associate Instructor of Welding Technology
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: TCAT-Knoxville
Department: Welding Technology
Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville
Job Summary
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for the full-time Welding Technology Associate Instructor position. This position will provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom and laboratories. The work schedule will be 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.
Job Duties
APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Documents
Resume
Educational transcripts/diploma
Industry licensure and or certifications
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: TCAT-Knoxville
Department: Welding Technology
Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville
Job Summary
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for the full-time Welding Technology Associate Instructor position. This position will provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom and laboratories. The work schedule will be 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.
Job Duties
- Ability to effectively apply a multi-method approach to enhance student understanding of materials, including demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities, and experience at job sites to provide the student with the knowledge to gain employment in the automotive industry. - (Essential)
- Ability to teach welding courses in shielded metal arc (STICK), gas metal arc (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and flux cored arc welding; symbols and blueprint reading; cutting techniques; grinding; metal preparation; metallurgy; layout; fabrication; power tools; and measurement techniques. - (Essential)
- Ability to understand which teaching methods best serve the student’s needs, interests, and ability to learn. - (Essential)
- Ability to develop accurate and objective standards to measure learning and/or administer testing or other evaluations to determine effectiveness and ensure a high level of comprehension has been achieved. - (Essential)
- Monitor, grade and evaluate individual student progress; maintain student records in the college’s student records Banner system; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and assist in recruitment of new students and maintain relationship with high schools to increase dual enrollments. - (Essential)
- Build and maintain relationships with area employers to facilitate the referral and employment of career and technical students. - (Essential)
- Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the school’s general public. - (Essential)
- Work in cooperation with other departments and the community to enhance employment opportunities for students and also maintain report of job placement for graduates. - (Essential)
- Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public. - (Essential)
- Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). - (Essential)
- Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision. - (Essential)
- Participate in professional development and growth annually. - (Essential)
- Physically able to lift, stoop, stand, demonstrate and perform all job duties required. - (Essential)
- Some travel is required. - (Essential)
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
- Post-secondary diploma or A.A.S. in Welding Technology or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of employment experience in the occupation
- Must be able to provide both theory and practical instruction
- AWS, CWE, CWI and NCCER certifications
- Teaching experience
- Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and other common software programs
- Strong abilities in multi-tasking, customer service, interpersonal skills, and organization
- Must possess communication skills necessary to effectively interact with students, public and employees at all levels both written and verbally
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to meet deadlines
APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Documents
Resume
Educational transcripts/diploma
Industry licensure and or certifications
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Salary : $50,142 - $60,171
