Lead Welding Instructor Job at Hampton University in Hampton

Overview

Lead Welding Instructor in Hampton, VA 23668. The position will be based at the Hampton University Harbor Center until the Butler Farm Center in Hampton is fully renovated. The instructor’s purpose is to ensure maximum student learning and to help create the best student experience in America by presenting discipline specific learning outcomes through lecture, lab, demonstration, projects, assignments, appropriate classroom management, and authentic student assessment that documents learning has occurred. The Lead Instructor will assist in hiring adjunct faculty, as needed, and ensure continuous evaluation and revision of course objectives, outlines, competencies, descriptions, teaching strategies, and curriculum relevance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Program Director to lead the Welding Technology programs and courses offered by the college and serve as primary lead for Hampton University Workforce Development Welding.
• Develop, implement, and deliver new programs that meet industry needs across all areas of instruction.
• Teach the equivalent of 15-20 contact hours per semester, across curriculum, continuing education, and industry training courses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners in the local and regional field.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute current course outlines and syllabi for all scheduled courses to support accreditation standards as described in the current revised curriculum document.
• Prepare for and meet classes as assigned, promptly evaluate student progress within one week, and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate concern for student retention by employing best practice strategies.
• Serve as academic adviser for an assigned caseload of students.
• Recruit for department/curriculum as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain department/curriculum equipment, supplies, and materials, and library and support resources.
• Assist in registration and orientation as requested by the Executive Director.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Work the required 40 hours per week and post and hold five (5) office hours per week when classes start.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competencies in teaching welding and welding-related courses, with a combination of experience, education, and certifications, OR AWS certifications and 5 years of work-related welding experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree in a welding-related field, OR Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline.

Supplemental Information

• Participate in scheduled and called departmental, faculty, staff meetings and other College activities.
• Keep supervisor informed of matters pertaining to the curriculum.
• Follow policies in the policies and procedures manual as it relates to instructor responsibilities.
• Obtain Canvas Level training and maintain a Canvas course site for each curriculum course taught during the semester.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Plan and participate in articulation activities with public schools and other community agencies.
• Submit records and forms in a timely fashion as required in the policy and procedures manual.
• Encourage and support College activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Actively participate in professional organizations.
• Promote and support other Workforce Development programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Benefits: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.