Overview
As the Welding Instructor you will provide instruction in within our Welding Program in the Flexible Delivery Format. Position will report directly to the Dean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Technology and Transportation.
This position will be open until filled with a first review date of December 1 2025. After this date the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead instruction and student assessment ensuring students are working toward the competencies of defined course and program learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with Business & Industry and Secondary Education to ensure the development of a high quality students for professions within the Welding Industry.
- Collaborate with instructors advisors and staff in a team effort to help drive student success in the new teaching and learning environments.
- Develop curricula assessments lab projects and assess other materials enhancing this student centered flexible technological learning approach including on-line face-to-face and project-centered lab environments.
- Update and maintain course outcome summaries.
- Create a classroom / lab environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
- Maintain accurate student records as requestedby administrative offices and according to state regulations.
- Work collaboratively with college staff in selection and orderingof course and lab materials.
- Identify students needing assistances and refer students to Student Services.
- Participate in staff development activesand serve on college improvement teams and college wide committeesas appropriate.
- Assist in the enforcement of college regulations and report student conduct violations to administration.
- Assist in student and staff recruitment retention and job placement activities for graduates.
- Attend department division and faculty meetings; hold weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student employer and college needs.
- Assist the Chair / Dean in other duties as assigned.
- Meet Wisconsin Technical College System requirements through the Faculty Quality Assurance.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills & Experience :
Hands-on welding in production fabrication or construction environmentsProficiency in multiple welding processes (SMAW GMAW GTAW FCAW)Experience with welding codes and proceduresBlueprint reading and fabricationAbility to perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on welding and fabrication equipment.Minimum Qualifications :
One (1)yr Technical Diploma or higher in Welding Welding Technology Fabrication Manufacturing Maintenance or related technical field. (Candidates hired with less then an AssociateDegree may be asked to complete an Associate degree within 3 years of hire date or complete a CWI credential.) or State / federal approved registered apprenticeship completion in welding-related trades (steamfitter boilermaker sheet metal millwright ironworker industrial maintenance or closely related trade)Two (2) years or 4000 hours of occupational welding experience in industry or closely related field. At least One year (2000 hours) of occupational experience must be within the last 5 years. One year (2000 hours) of occupational experience may be waived if the instructor has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in welding (8 semesters part-time or 4 semesters full-time) within 5 years prior to appointment.Industry certification (one of the following)American Welding Society (AWS) or other third-party :
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); ORCertified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI); ORMultiple Certified Welder (CW) credentials in various positions and processesWisconsin State Certified Welder (structural welding per Wisconsin Statute Ind.53.63)ASME Section IX certifications or API 1104 certificationsDesired Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Industrial Technology Technical Education Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering or related fieldPipe Welding and Stainless Steel Welding experience desired.OFC PAC CAG welding experience.Previous post-secondary education experience and / or technical writing skills.Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1