Adjunct Welding Technology Instructor

General Function

The Adjunct Welding Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in welding topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. The Adjunct Instructor reports to the Program Chair and to the Dean of Business and Industry. The Instructor will assist in maintaining the program equipment, ensure lab orderliness and safety, and stay abreast of industry-standard practices.

This position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in welding from an institutionally accredited college or university and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline is required
• Must have at least three years’ experience working as a professional welder
• Must be experienced in SMAW (stick), GMAW (mig), and GTAW (tig) welding processes
• Knowledge of oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting processes preferred
• Must also have knowledge of basic welding symbols used in the welding industry
• AWS certifications or knowledge of AWS competencies is preferred
• Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred skills
• Licensure and / or certification requirements specific to the teaching discipline and external governing agencies shall be on file with Human Resources

Working Conditions

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The duties of the Adjunct Welding Technology Instructor include, but are not limited to :

Mastery of Subject Matter

Teaching Performance

Evaluation of Student Learning

Support of College Policies and Procedures

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

Other Duties

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and / or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.