Welding Technology Instructor Jobs

Job Classification
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $53,188.72 - $74,579.17, commensurate with education outlined in the collective bargaining contract salary schedule for 2021-2022.
Employee category: Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty– 212-Days
FLSA status: Exempt
Position Details
Job Code: AA106212INS
Department: Welding Technology
Division: Career and Technical Education
Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
Positions Supervised: None
Location: Primarily Technical Education Center, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator
Job Purpose
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in Welding Technology-related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
The Technical Education Center (TEC) Welding Technology Program is an AWS SENSE-participating program and offers entry-level Welder Certifications and various welder qualifications. The position will consist of teaching Welding, Cutting, Safety, and Blueprint Reading. Applicant must have knowledge in these areas.
Position Description

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Welding Technology program using learner centered pedagogy.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Work with program personnel and coordinator on following the departmental budget and utilize the e-purchasing system for purchase and procurement of programmatic items.
• Hold regular program meetings with program faculty and staff.
• Transportation of students during field trips, customer jobs, and other activities per the college's policies and guidelines
• Complete all assessment activities including program review and documentation per the Office of Assessment's guidelines.
• Collaborate on textbook section and educational resources to support the program learning with program personnel.
• Assist in student job placement and follow-up.
• Serve on institutional committees as needed.
• Help to recruit and market the program to potential students.
• Ensure program equipment stays current and on trend with the industry.
• Maintain and update course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
• Specify, select, operate, and maintain necessary equipment and/or training modules required to support the specific course(s) being taught within departmental budget constraints.
• Maintain an industry-based advisory board in support of a college-level Welding Technology program. The advisory board must meet a minimum of twice per year.
• Ensure students are following appropriate safety practices.
• Prepare course lesson plans utilizing the approved program syllabi.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure curriculum, resources, and materials are kept current with industry standards and practices.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
• Ability to train and work with diverse students and learners.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.

Position Qualifications and/or Education
Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

• College Certificate in Welding or closely related field.
• Experience and/or skills in areas such as: welding, fabrication, or a closely related field.
• Teaching/training experience.
• Five (5) years' experience in the welding industry, or a closely related trade.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education

• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Associate degree or higher in a closely related field. Associate degree or higher in Welding, Technical Education, or a closely related traded field.
• Teaching experience in an open enrollment, urban community college.
• Ten (10) years' experience or more in welding or closely related field(s).
• Computer skills such as CAD blueprint reading and creation, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Schedule
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. This position is grant funded through 06/24/2024. Continued employment after this date will be based on whether or not additional funding becomes available.
To Apply
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution