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Posting Number: 0602753 Position Title: Part time Welding Instructor (Future Opportunities) Position is: Part Time Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time) Department/Ofc.: Instruction Position Description:
Please Note: This posting is for future opportunities. While we may not be actively hiring for this position right now, we welcome your application and may reach out when a matching opportunity becomes available.
The successful part time instructor will be expected to provide quality instruction related to all aspects of welding; including but not limited to, manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, testing and safety.
Be a part of our talented instructional team!
Why Join WCC?
- An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
- WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
- Retirement options and flexible schedules available
- Great Discounts at WCC's Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!
- Check out our Part Time Benefits here
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain environment conducive to student learning.
- Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) through the use of appropriate learning experiences and materials
- which provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals.
- Adhere to course syllabus and comply with Assessment of Student Academic Achievement.
- Evaluate student progress through day to day evaluation, written examinations and overall observation.
- Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
- Actively support student success through guidance, advising and assisting individual students as needed.
- Participate in professional activities including, but not limited to, curriculum planning, examination development, textbook selection, program evaluation/revision and other professional planning activities.
- Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process.
- Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Hours/Schedule:
Hours vary based on class schedules-days, nights and weekends. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.
Physical Demands:
- Move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time.
- Lift and move objects of 50 pounds.
- Operate machinery in a welding and manufacturing environment.
- Tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of fumes and chemicals which are common to the industry.
- Handle and mix chemicals properly and safely.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Possess a Bachelors' Degree in Welding Engineering or related field and five years related work experience OR Associates' Degree in Welding Technology and seven years related work experience.
- Proficient in blue print interpretation, reading weld symbols, layout and fabrication, CNC programming and have an understanding of metallurgy for welders.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in all welding processes, in all positions, on plate and pipe.
- Must be able to demonstrate computer skills and the ability to send and respond professionally to emails.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficient computer skills, the ability to multi-task and organizational skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate organizational skills, a positive management style and the ability to communicate. effectively with students, administration and staff.
- Must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time.
- Must be able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to operate machinery in a welding and manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry.
- Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely.
- Must be available to instruct days, nights and weekends.
- Must be available year-round for events, college business, etc.
- Must have the ability to perform curriculum and assessment work.
- Must possess a current AWS Certified Welder (CW) endorsement.
- Must possess a current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) endorsement.·
- Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI-generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service.
For 210 Welding Metallurgy Course ONLY: Earned Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Welding Technology or related field required. Associates degree in Welding Technology or related field may be considered with a minimum of 7 years full-time work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience at the college level.
- Work experience or formal education specializing in automated welding and/or manufacturing or weld certification testing and inspection.
- Proficient in CAD based software systems.
- Proficient with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Posting Date: 12/04/2020 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the online application completing all fields and attach required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people's lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: $71.75 Salary Comments:
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(Open Ended Question)
- All Part Time Faculty at WCC, including online instructors, must reside in Michigan or Ohio. Do you currently live in Michigan or Ohio and expect to continue residing in one of these states during your employment?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents
- Other Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3