Instructor - Welding (Fall 2025) Job at Southeastern Community College in Chicag

Position Information

Job Title: Instructor - Welding (Fall 2025)

Classification Title: Rank Instructor

Job Description: The instructor at Southeastern Community College provides educational services as assigned, in accordance with general college guidelines, board policies, and administrative guidelines. The individual instructor is the key to the successful accomplishment of the college’s educational goals. The instructor is part of the Career & Technical Education division and reports to the Dean of Career & Technical Education. Their attitude, personality, knowledge, skills, and motivation contribute to the creation of an effective learning environment. Familiarity with the comprehensive community college philosophy is highly desired.

The primary qualifications include meeting education requirements established by the college’s Quality Faculty Plan (QFP), with additional requirements determined by the position held.

Employment Terms: The term of employment is as per Bargaining Agreement between SCC Board of Trustees and the SCCHEA, employment contract, and relevant policies of the Board of Trustees and SCC. Course assignments may include responsibility for planning and conducting on-the-job experiences applicable to course content.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a minimum salary of $56,500.

Program Location: Program location is at the West Burlington campus but assignment may be at all SCC locations, including off-campus sites.

Other Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Experience motivating, interacting, and effectively communicating with students, faculty, administration, industry, and the general public in a civil and respectful manner.
• Willing to accept teaching assignments at all SCC locations including off-campus sites.
• Annually review and revise course goals, grading policies, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and disseminate course policies.
• Support college goal of enhanced retention by constantly encouraging and motivating students towards academic and occupational success.
• Create appropriate assessment tools and techniques to demonstrate that student learning outcomes are met.
• Design, develop, and/or revise new and existing courses and programs of study. This includes development of curriculum, syllabi, course outlines, and course standards.
• Meet with classes regularly and promptly, maintain student attendance records, and keep regular posted office hours.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with others as a team member.
• Participate in college activities beyond the classroom, including membership on standing committees.
• Supervise students (if appropriate) according to the curricular requirements of their particular program.
• Implement varied and/or supplemental learning activities to accommodate individual student needs.
• Willingness to teach using online and/or hybrid format(s).
• Provide academic and career advising to students enrolled in the Welding Program at SCC.
• Participate in and/or organize targeted recruitment efforts for the Welding Program.
• Assist with the Advisory Council for the Welding Program.
• Establish and promote articulation agreements for students to continue their educational pursuits at four-year institutions.
• Actively participate in the budget process of the college, including timely requests for instructional materials.
• Promptly report unsafe practices, in and out of the classroom, in accordance with college policies and guidelines.
• Conscientiously comply and support the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and SCC’s Affirmative Action Plan.
• Assume full responsibility for the development and maintenance of an individual Professional Development Plan (PDP), in accordance with standards set forth in the college’s Board approved Quality Faculty Plan (QFP).
• Exhibit commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Model professional behaviors, values, and attitudes for students, colleagues, and the community.

Required Qualifications:

Educational and Credential Qualifications: Diploma in Welding preferred; AA or AAS degree preferred. Must be a Certified Welding Inspector.

Experience: Minimum of 5 full-time years of welding experience required within the past 8 years. Previous teaching experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: SCC’s Division of Career and Technical Education is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

EEO Statement Summary: It is the policy of the Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status in its program, activities, or employment practices.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Title IX & Equity Coordinator, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, Iowa 52655, 319-208-5101, equity@scciowa.edu, fax number 319-208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

Posting Number: F064P

Open Date: 12/10/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript #1

Optional Documents:

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• Transcript #2
• Transcript #3
• Transcript #4