Welding Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)

Welding Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

Appointments may be on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple weeks, a semester or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department or program. Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and duration.

Position Information

Working Title: Welding Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 24056

Position Number: 4A6795

Contract Term: Semester (Fall & Spring)

FTE: Dependent on work load units.

Benefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)

Recruitment Type: Open

General Statement

Gallatin College seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions. The department or program search committees or hiring authority will review and evaluate the submitted application materials. Gallatin College values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mitigate the interaction of high school and college students in a blended facility setting and maintain an emotionally safe environment for both.
• Recognize safety hazards and unsafe operation of equipment and instruct students in proper use.
• Understand both high school and college rules and regulations.
• Identify improper technique and machine use and correct it.
• Communicate well with all types of learners at different levels of expertise.
• Maintain equipment found in fabrication shop.
• Maintain an organized and clean learning environment.
• Follow protocol to safely open and close facility at the end of the section.
• Inventory tools and equipment.
• Inventory consumables and prepare reorder lists for restocking.
• Provide emergency medical assistance when needed.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• CAS in welding technology with a cumulative program GPA of 3.00 or better.
• Employed in the welding manufacturing or fabrication industry or any sector of applied welding found in the western half of the United States.
• Possess industry credentials i.e. NCCER, SENSE, AWS, API and ASME.
• Ability to demonstrate welding technique(s) to students who may possess a variety of skill and talent.
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Four-year degree in appropriate field.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Understanding of the two-year college mission.
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals.
• Possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Gallatin College Montana State University.
• Appreciate diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

Normal classroom environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Program

Students in the Welding Technology Certificate Program will gain the knowledge and the skills to make satisfactory welds in all positions using the following techniques: shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and flux cored arc welding.

The Department

To enhance educational opportunity, Gallatin College offers developmental coursework, transfer degrees and workforce certificates. High quality instruction, small class sizes, and out-of-class academic support are hallmarks of Gallatin College MSU.

The College

Gallatin College MSU is Southwest Montana’s two-year college, offering associate degrees and one- and two- year professional certificates.

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Desired Start Date

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

EEO Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.