Job Summary/Basic Function:
Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom/labs, hybrid, or online settings as needed.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Duties:
- Instruct courses in various welding techniques and technologies, including Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (ARC), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW), various cutting processes, blueprint reading, pipe welding, and other manufacturing or technical courses as qualified and needed.
- Facilitate student learning through the following activities:
a. Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.
b. Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
c. Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs.
d. Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.
e. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations, and the welding profession.
- Provide for a safe and orderly lab environment and instruct students in the principles and practices of safety.
- Be willing to do basic repair on shop equipment.
- Maintain, plan, and acquire needed equipment and supplies.
- Stay abreast of developments in the fields of welding and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
- Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, video conference, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.
- Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.
- Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, and outcome assessment.
Salary Range:
Minimum Salary: $609
Maximum Salary: $792
