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POSITION: Program Director, Welding

LOCATION: Clarkesville, GA

DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for providing guidance and instruction necessary to prepare students with the technical competencies essential to the Welding Technology program in both day and evening classes. They will perform all aspects of instruction for the Welding Technology program, effectively use oral and written communication skills, and maintain knowledge of current in-field procedures. They will be expected to complete all reports and records in a timely manner, maintain accurate inventory of all assigned properties, and maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. The selected candidate must be able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, and walking. The selected candidate must also withstand a variety of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. In addition to the regular duties as a faculty member, the Program Director’s responsibilities include:

• Being a liaison with the program state board or accrediting agency;preparing and submitting required reports
• Monitoring quality of program and making changes, as needed
• In conjunction with other faculty and staff, coordinate program class schedules and adjunct faculty teaching assignments
• Coordinate and monitor clinical sites in conjunction with campus faculty, if needed
• Monitor and ensure compliance with program state board or accreditation requirements
• Monitor performance of full-time and adjunct faculty. Conduct evaluations of adjunct faculty, as needed. Have input into evaluation of full-time faculty and communicate with Dean of Skilled Trades.
• Direct program accreditation activities and reviews
• Annual planning and assessment with the collaboration of the program faculty
• Budget preparation and fiscal administration, with collaboration of the program faculty
• Assist with recruitment, advisement/registration activities, and advisory committee meetings
• Participate in activities with the area colleges and high schools in developing and managing articulation agreements
• Monitor enrollment management in conjunction with Dean and other faculty and staff
• Other duties as assigned by Vice President for Academic Affairs or Dean of Skilled Trades

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Welding or related field and related work experience
• Ability to pass a Stick Pipe test 6G 6010/7018 and a Tig Pipe test 6G
• Ability to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for three (3) to four (4) continuous hours at a time
• Ability to lift lightweight objects up to 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience developing and teaching lessons individually and in classroom environments
• Knowledge of online instruction and gradebooks

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Joanna Velazquez, Student Support and Accessibility Service Coordinator, Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, joanna.velazquez@northgatech.edu at 1500 Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523

It is the obligation of North Georgia Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the NGTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, NGTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Clery Act." This Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent NGTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at https://northgatech.edu/ . You may also request a paper copy from the North Georgia Technical College Police Department.

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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.