Aims Community College is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Welding (Ft. Lupton) in Evans

Overview

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College seeks to hire individuals who have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The faculty member will conduct assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. The faculty member is also responsible for scholarly and creative activities (professional development), and service to the college.

Responsibilities

1. Provide instruction on a wide variety of welding and cutting processes in accordance with industry standards and department practices.
2. Supervise students to ensure the safe and proper use of the facility, equipment, and supplies.
3. Evaluate student work and assign grades.
4. Assist in the basic maintenance and repair of welding program equipment.
5. Participate in professional development and training activities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge required for instructional excellence and the continuous improvement of the welding program.
6. Assist full-time faculty with program and curriculum review, revision, development, and assessment of learning.
7. Utilize effective verbal and written communications skills.
8. Demonstrate continuous commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
9. Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
10. Work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
11. Must be self-directed and self-motivated.
12. Participate in advisory committee meetings and activities as required.
13. Assist in developing quality relationships with business, industry, and community members.
14. Implement department, division, and institutional goals as assigned.
15. Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, vision, philosophy, and commitment to diversity.
16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Welding Department Chair or Academic Dean.

Teaching

Interacting with students to provide opportunities to learn, creating conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur. The following abilities support effective teaching:

• Instructional Delivery: skills and characteristics that promote clear communication of information and learning through an effective learning environment.
• Provide effective and high-quality instruction of the subject being taught.
• Apply learning-centered educational practices with clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
• Provide a diverse array of learning activities tied to defined outcomes.
• Use assessment data to improve instruction and participate in ongoing College-wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
• Develop and refine department curriculum to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.

Professional Obligations and Development

• Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.
• Perform appropriate faculty advising duties.
• Meet all assigned classes, submit grades, course syllabi and other required documents on time.
• Manage the classroom and lab facilities as appropriate.
• Keep accurate attendance and grade records.
• Acquire and/or maintain certifications as necessary.
• Create teaching methodologies and instructional designs that facilitate student learning from a learner-centered perspective.
• Complete coursework related to one’s teaching assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess expertise in welding and cutting processes: OAW, OFC, PAC, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, soldering, brazing, thermal gouging, structural and pipe welding.
• Note: Applicants selected for interviewing will be required to demonstrate welding ability and must pass applicable weld tests.
• WEL 1000: Associate degree or higher OR 2000 hours experience in managing, leading, or operating under an industrial safety program OR a current relevant industry safety certification or licensure.
• WEL 1001, 1003, 1010, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2024, 2030, 2031, 2050, 2089: Associate degree or higher and 4000 hours of verifiable industry occupational welding experience outside of teaching with demonstrable expertise in specified processes and materials; certifications or demonstrated capabilities may be through various recognized sources.
• WEL 1075, 1076, 1077, 2075, 2076, 2077: Special Topics in Welding I-VI; meet WEL 1000 requirements and 4,000 hours of verifiable welding experience with demonstrable expertise as described above.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

All Applicants

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed in the job description and enter the duties under the Work Experience section on your application. Experience is evaluated based on this information.
• State whether work experience is part-time or full-time by listing the average hours per week to help determine salary.
• Upload all required documents listed above in the application materials. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

For information on hiring practices, see the resource page. Faculty: upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Foreign credentials may require a credential evaluation. Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based on merit and will be without discrimination as described in the job posting. All materials must be submitted by the closing date. Screening will be conducted by a committee. Temporary assignments may be requested during recruitment. A criminal background check is required for all positions, and may include additional screenings. Convictions are considered relative to duties of the position.