Faculty Adjunct Evening Welding

Title: Faculty Adjunct Evening Welding

Employee Classification:

Institution:TCAT-Athens

Department: Instruction

Campus Location: TCAT Athens

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens is accepting applications for a part-time instructor in its evening Welding program at the Athens Campus. This position works 5 hours per day and 20 hours per week Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Welding evening instructor reports to the Vice President.

Pay Range: $30 - $40 per hour based on qualifications education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Diploma in instructional area or equivalent higher education training with credentials in related field.
Minimum three (3) years of full-time experience in the welding field within the last five (5) years.
A comparable combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
Must be available for evening program hours of instruction Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Must possess all required certifications for the field or the ability to become certified within three (3) calendar months.
Must possess computer skills.
Strong hands-on technical background in the field of instruction.
Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: shielded metal arc (STICK) gas metal arc (MIG) tungsten inert gas (TIG) and flux cored arc welding; symbols and blueprint reading; cutting techniques; grinding; metal preparation; metallurgy; layout; fabrication; power tools; and measurement techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree preferred.
Three or more years of technical teaching experience.
Five or more years of industry-related experience.
CWE and CWI certifications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must possess skills and knowledge to teach theory and application in all phases of the Welding program.
Strong hands-on technical background in the field.
Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field and maintain personal certifications and program accreditation(s).
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office programs (including Excel Word Outlook and Teams) and other basic computer software needed for the teaching profession.
Must possess the communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with high school and adults.
Must show evidence of good character organizational skills and a mature attitude.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

Job Duties

Use program selected curriculum to provide instruction in shielded metal arc (STICK) gas metal arc (MIG) tungsten inert gas (TIG) and flux cored arc welding; symbols and blueprint reading; cutting techniques; grinding; metal preparation; metallurgy; layout; fabrication; power tools; and measurement techniques.
Provide individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adult and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field.
Monitor grade and evaluate individual students progress.
Maintain appropriate records and submit timely reports and paperwork.
Maintain good public relations with business and industry assist with advisory committees and cooperate with outside agencies.
Maintain an organized safe and stable learning environment that is conducive to all (COE) accreditation requirements.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and technological advances in the industry.
Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field and maintain personal certifications and program accreditation(s).
Comply with FERPA laws.
This position may also supervise and follow up on students participating in cooperative education.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Walking bending standing lifting twisting use of computers.