Adjunct Instructor, Welding Technology Job at Durham Technical Community College

Salary: $30.86 - $37.19 Hourly

Location : Durham, NC

Job Type: Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Job Number: 23-24-00103

Division: Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department: Welding Technology Program

Opening Date: 11/14/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor in the Welding Technology Program. The Welding Instructor is responsible for teaching courses in the Welding program and working with the Director of Welding and other departmental faculty to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate instruction.
Examples of Duties

• Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
• Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course
• Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations
• Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms
• Stay current with developments in the field of instruction
• Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college
• Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment
• Complete all mandatory trainings

Minimum Qualifications

A curriculum certificate in Welding Technology or a related field is preferred
Work Experience:
One year of relevant work experience is required
Preferred Experience:

• 2 years of applicable teaching/training experience in industry, secondary, or post-secondary settings is preferred.
• Applicable AWS (American Welding Society) certification(s) is preferred.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant disciplines, including SMAW (stick) welding, GMAW (MIG) welding, GTAW (TIG) welding and welding specifications (blueprint reading for welders).
  
• Ability to utilize current instructional technology;(textbook and/or online software).

• Knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of the Durham Technical Community College service area.
  
• Ability to establish, maintain, and promote effective communication and interpersonal relations across departmental lines, with associates, as well as with the business community, the higher education community, and the general public.
  
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff and advisory or community groups.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System
  
• Demonstrated competence in oral, written, and computer skills appropriate to the position of Instructor.
  
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills
  
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

Normal Working Hours:

Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor.? Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs.

This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information, please visit

01

Do you have a Curriculum certificate in Welding Technology or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of one year of relevant work experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of 2 years of applicable teaching/training experience in industry, secondary, or post-secondary settings?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have any Applicable AWS (American Welding Society) certification(s)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question