Associate Instructor of Welding Technology

Title: Associate Instructor of Welding Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: 

Department: Instruction

Campus Location: TCAT Crump

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump is accepting applications for a full-time position for the Welding Program at the Hardin County Jail Facility.

Job Duties

• 100% - This position is responsible for providing individualized classroom and lab instruction in all phases of the Evening Welding Technology Program including gas metal arc, tungsten inert gas, shielded metal arc, oxyacetylene fusion, inner shield welding, flux core welding, flame cutting, brazing and soldering. The instructor must monitor, grade, and evaluate individual students’ progress, maintain student records in the college’s student records management software, maintain appropriate documentation, and submit timely reports. The instructor must also maintain good public relations with business and industry. This position will also supervise and follow-up on students participating in cooperative education. Other duties include student recordkeeping, and student recruitment, placement, follow-up of program graduates, purchasing and other duties as assigned. Some travel is required - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Postsecondary training from a technical school or manufacturing school in Welding Technology or related field
• Minimum three (3) years of successful work experience in welding or related field
• Must be able to organize and provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to enable students to become AWS certified
• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess the organizational and verbal and written communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and to interact with high school and adult students
• Must show evidence of good character, mature attitude, and stable personality
• Must have a sincere desire and interest to teach as well as remain current in the welding profession

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer skills necessary

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

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