Aiken Technical College is hiring: Welding Instructor (1TE25) in Aiken

Overview

The Welding Instructor will provide instruction for Welding courses. Aiken Technical College faculty provide instruction and academic advisement. Class schedules will vary from semester to semester. Classes may meet in evenings, weekends, or online. Faculty may be asked to work a split schedule (morning and evening classes) as well as teach dual enrollment courses in assigned high schools.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with established syllabi.
• Prepare, review and maintain courses and programs, syllabi, and instructional materials.
• Demonstrate appropriate course and classroom management.
• Provide academic guidance, assist students in developing personal, academic and professional plans, and engage in the College’s program recruitment, student retention, and graduation efforts.
• Participate in College activities and projects and promote the College through community service.
• Participate in activities that will develop the individual’s teaching performance, instructional development, knowledge of subject matter, and/or teaching or subject area qualifications in keeping with the College’s mission and institutional goals.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an Associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred Requirements: a minimum of three (3) years of work experience as a welder with appropriate certifications (valid/current credentials such as AWS CWI/CWE), completion of Federally approved Apprenticeship program will be considered with proper certifications, the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher, the aptitudes to assist both new and returning students to achieve their educational goals and objectives. Knowledge and experience in welding theory, metallurgy, mathematics, blueprint reading, oxygen acetylene welding and brazing, S.M.A.W., G.M.A.W., G.T.A.W., and F.C.A.W., all to A.W.S. and industry standards preferred. The ability to communicate effectively and develop programs and curricula to meet industry needs, and demonstrate welding skills that meet ASME standards applicable to advanced pipe welding, is also preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.

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