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Job Title:  

Instructor, Welding

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001455

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMPENSATION WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH THE APPLICANT'S EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess and maintain a welding certification and/or a welding professional credential. In addition, must have (3) three years of welding/joining work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in Welding and Joining Technology or a related field from an accredited technical or community college or university. In addition, must have five (5) years of work experience as a welder/joiner. Work experience should include the competencies, skills and knowledge level needed to provide technical instruction. Mus possess and maintain the appropriate professional credentials for the positions. Basic computer skills required. Good interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, instructs and supervises students in Welding and Joining Technology. Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives; prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives; requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests; maintains program certification requirements as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students; assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory; Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education; Knowledge of academic course standards; Knowledge of the college’s academic programs; Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff; Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content; Skill to make timely decisions; Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs; Decision making and problem solving skills; Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public; Organizational and leadership skills; Oral and written communication skills.

SALARY:  

Salary commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, paid annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

SPECIAL NOTES:

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation.  Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment. 

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment. 

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (770) 229-3454. 

Position contingent upon receiving sufficient funding.

Only those applicants who are interviewed will be notified of the status of the position.

Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, pre-employment drug screening, and a motor vehicle screening.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.