Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation Faculty, Part-time [Applicant Pool]

Posting

Position Information

Posting Number:
0601207-NC

Position Type:
Faculty Pools

Position Title:
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation Faculty, Part-time [Applicant Pool]

Employment Requirement
Not Applicable

Division/Department:
Non-Destructive Testing

Location
Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Job Summary:

Create, oversee, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college, and collective and individual interest of its staff and student body. Support and seek always to fulfill the guiding concepts for the college embodied in the Strategic Goals.

Required Qualifications:
Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Education and Experience:

• Minimum requirement is a BS or BT in Metallurgy or Materials Science or a related field, plus a minimum of two years’ work experience at a technical or professional level in metallurgy, materials or metals manufacturing or nondestructive testing in at least penetrant, ultrasonics and radiography.

An Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the required education if the applicant has additional related, professional level work experience beyond the two-year requirement.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business and industry needs as it relates to metallurgy, materials, nondestructive testing.
• Must have a broad range of knowledge in work processes and tasks related to metallurgy and materials testing including data acquisition, photo stress analysis, and statistical process control or quality control.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize work, and follow through to completion of complex tasks.
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills, as this position requires networking and the ability to build effective business partnerships.
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to encourage flexibility from others and provide guidance in accomplishing goals and tasks.
• Requires knowledge of college and state regulations and processes for program development and approval.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching or training experience in metallurgy, materials, nondestructive testing or a related field at the community college level is preferred.
• Prefer certification or ability to be certified at a Level II or higher standing in Radiography, Penetrant, Ultrasonics, Eddy Current and Magnetic Particle Testing in accordance with SNT -TC-1A recommendations, and have a broad range of knowledge in work processes and tasks related to metallurgy and materials testing technicians including date acquisition, photo stress analysis, statistical process control or quality control.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Requires the ability to work with staff and students.
• Work is performed primarily indoors in the NDT testing lab, with potential exposure to safety or health hazards. Work may have potential exposure to radiation from use of X-Ray equipment.

Essential Duties:

1. Instruct nondestructive testing series including ultrasonics (UT), radiography (RT), penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) at Levels I and II in accordance with SNT -TC-1A 1992 edition or later. May teach courses in metallurgy, materials testing, fundamentals of specifications, strength and behavior of materials, polymers, composites, metal matrices, ceramics, injection molding, print reading, dimensioning, welding processes, welding metallurgy, metallography, physical and extractive metallurgy, failure analysis or other related metallurgy and materials topics.
2. Establish relationships with local industry and schools.
3. Collaborate with Industry and High School partners to research labor market needs and occupational demand.
4. Understand College’s strategic goals of Productivity, Equity, and Quality and ensure measures of program effectiveness align with achieving these goals.
5. Consult and collaborate with local industry to research and recommend materials and equipment that need to be purchased in support of the program(s).
6. Plan, prepare, and participate in student recruitment.
7. Advise students on their progression and other related needs.
8. Evaluate students in the classroom and laboratory. Compile reports reflecting the evaluation.
9. Function as a member of the Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology division.
10. Participate on department and college committees as assigned.
11. Perform other related duties as directed by the Dean, Business, Applied Technology and Industry.

Applicant Instructions:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.
3. Cover Letter
   
   

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Click here for a list of agencies who perform this service.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Proposed Start Date:

Full-time or Part-time
Part-time

Number of hours/week:
Varies

Work Schedule:
Varies

Posting Date:
12/04/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Notes to Applicants:

Salary and Compensation Information:
Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale, with steps being “rolled” once per term.

• You can view the 24/25 AY Part-Time Salary Schedule document at this link. Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Table 2 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, trainings, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.
• Community Education and Non-Credit classes use a separate salary schedule. You can view the 24/25 AY Community Education and Non-Credit Salary Schedule at this link.

Additionally, Please Note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences, as well as the successful completion of a background check if required for the position.
• For the Part-time Faculty Association Agreement, please click here.
  • (Please note that this agreement has been extended through the 24/25 AY.)
• LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Salary Grade
Not Applicable

Salary/Rate

See “Special Notes to Applicants” section above.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I understand I must have State of Oregon residency at the time this position commences.
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Academic Transcript
3. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. License or Certificate
2. Academic Transcript 2
3. Academic Transcript 3
4. U. S. Veteran Proof of Honorable Discharge DD-214, Copy 4