Adjunct Faculty- Welding

20 May 2024

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Position Summary Information

Posting Number

P1873

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty- Welding

Students Only

No

Job Description Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide quality instruction to Western students enrolled in a variety of classes taught at the main campus in Rock Springs. Teaching a customized course for local industries is common. This individual must be able to relate to a wide variety of students in the community college environment. This individual’s primary responsibilities will be teaching courses in Welding Technology. courses, including, but not limited to Oxy-acetylene, Weld Inspection Technology, GMAW, FCAW, FTAW, SMAW, Plate and Pipe Welding, Pipefitting, and Weld Testing. Teaching night classes will be required.

It is expected that this individual will accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, competent manner and strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, this individual must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with college personnel and the public. This individual will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Provides quality instruction to students in assigned courses, including, but not limited to welding technology courses and related subjects. Classes taught will include Oxy-acetylene, Weld Inspection Technology, GMAW, FCAW, FTAW, SMAW, Plate and Pipe Welding, Pipefitting, and Weld Testing.

2. Provides quality learning experiences for all students enrolled in accordance with their needs and abilities while maintaining the basic integrity of the course standards and objectives.

3. Provides quality learning and testing for industry through Workforce Development.

4. States clear objectives and criteria for each course syllabus; follows the Curriculum Committee’s guidelines regarding course syllabi; integrates the appropriate College’s learning goals into each course; and evaluates student performance in light of these objectives and criteria.

5. Learns to communicate clearly and effectively using the college network system, including the e-mail and calendar system, MyWestern, Canvas, and word processing; integrates learning with technology into the classroom as appropriate.

6. Refers students to the resources in the College & Career Readiness Center, Peer Tutor Center, NetTutor, Library, Mustang Success, and Wellbeing and Accessibility.

7. Submits syllabi, student evaluations, grades, and other required information in a timely manner.

8. Communicates regularly and in a timely manner with the Departmental Facilitator and the Division Chair as requested by either.

9. Maintains and repairs lab/education training equipment and facilities; designs and builds training models as necessary.

10. Maintains an inventory of all assigned equipment and supplies in assigned areas; takes prudent efforts to safeguard WWCC physical resources from unauthorized use. Maintains safe working conditions and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Abilities)

1. Five years of welding experience.

2. CWE and CWI certification; must be obtained within one year of employment.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, technologies, principles and practices of Welding Technology.

4. Three Qualifying Options:

a) No degree, but has eight (8) years of Discipline-Specific Training and

Tested Experience.

b) Associate’s degree in Welding Technology or related field, or graduation from a certified 2-year Welding Technology program or equivalent, and four (4) years of Discipline-Specific Training and Tested Experience

c) Bachelor Degree in field

Tested Experience– “breadth and depth of experience outside of the classroom in real- world situations relevant to the discipline in which the faculty member would be teaching.”

5. All Faculty are required to – or will before beginning instruction – be current on any relevant professional certifications expected within their area of expertise. Faculty will hold all reasonable and relevant certifications as identified by the full-time faculty in the academic area.

6. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

7. Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of community college students.

8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and administrators.

9. Evidence of continued professional development.

10. Recent, relevant business or industry work experience, which has provided valuable insight and information, which could be imparted, to students in the classroom.

11. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Wyoming driver’s license.

Equivalency Statement

For those who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, may be acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience)

1. Experience using active approaches to learning; experience using alternative methods of learning, such as interactive software, Internet, or individualized modular programs.

2. Active participation in relevant professional organizations.

3. Demonstrated teaching excellence at a community college.

Open Date

05/10/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking, climbing and/or balancing, frequent bending, stooping, stretching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching. Position may require lifting up to 60 lbs., carrying, and pushing/pulling. Additional requirements include: eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, ability to distinguish letters or symbols and the ability to use office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, telephone, faxes, and copiers. Will be required to meet and maintain the standards of physical qualification for commercial driver fitness determination, including but not limited to hearing and vision requirements, health history and the body systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to work both inside and outside, day or night, be subject to temperature changes, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or dry and arid conditions. May be exposed to vibrations, fumes and dust encountered during the course of driving. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in classroom and in vehicle and may provide training at the employer’s work site as well as off site. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Travel off campus may be required.

Western Wyoming Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution (EOE/EOI).

Full-time