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Position: Welding Instructor

Status: Full Time

Location: Wellington Campus

Start: August 1, 2024

Department: Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Job Summary:

Cowley Colleges Career and Technical Education department is seeking a full time Welding Instructor. The instructor will deliver introductory courses in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.

Position Duties:

• Teach state approved courses in Welding.
• Instruct students in competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
• Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of classroom discipline.
• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by college policy and certification/regulatory agencies.
• Assist in recruiting and maintaining student retention.
• Assist in the creation of curriculum, instructional materials, and oversight of classroom, lab, and equipment
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and various cutting methods
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Good communications skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures.
• Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.

Supervisory Requirements: None.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around the campus and outreach centers; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability to drive motor vehicle; and ability to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

Work performed in an office and classroom environment.

Cowley College is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation or other legally protected category. (Notice of Non-Discrimination found at httsp://www.cowley.edu/about/legal.html)

Full-time and Part-time Instructor expectations:

Provide appropriate and effective instruction that demonstrates student learning

• Provide syllabi using approved format and make available to students as directed in Syllabus Procedure.
• Ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and maintains effective pedagogy.
• Evaluate students\' work according to departmental/professional standards, use appropriate subject matter, select appropriate learning materials and instructional methods which may include a variety of assessment measures and techniques to demonstrate a complete picture of student learning (e.g., classroom assessments, oral presentations, exams, portfolios, journals, projects, etc.).
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Meet scheduled classes and begin an end class at scheduled time.
• Keep accurate records of attendance and grades and submit all reports and other requested information promptly and accurately as determined by Academic Affairs.
• Respect student rights as specified by college policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws or regulations; create a learning environment that respects equity and diversity.
• Stay current in the scholarship of specific discipline and teaching methodology and maintain any certifications relevant to field.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current in skills and knowledge as they relate to the discipline, teaching and student success.

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