Associate Professor - Professor - Welding

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (salary range - $52,195.36 - $61,167.00 annually):

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in welding technology within the Welding Department as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and to assist in departmental initiatives and/or institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Chairperson of the Welding Department.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches assigned academic course schedule in a classroom, laboratory, and/or clinic/field experience setting as appropriate for the Welding program.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development of instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Coordinates departmental activities and operations by developing credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, sharing teaching and learning methodologies with peers, serving as an academic resource, cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction, assisting in the development of articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of teaching specialization that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of heating through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Serves on and leads college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in engineering or technical education. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Education shall require an Associate’s degree in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.

Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in welding, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration or six (6) years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of the teaching assignment, two years’ of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.

OR

Education: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in engineering or technical education. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Education shall require an Associate’s degree in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.

Experience: Eight (8) years of teaching experience in welding, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration or eight (8) years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of the teaching assignment, two years’ of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.

License/Certification: Must hold and maintain a current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector’s License. Must either currently hold or be capable of passing welder certifications tests typical of process, positions, base metals, and filler materials involved with the courses being taught.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college’s appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.