Faculty, Industrial Welding Technology

Position Title:

Faculty, Industrial Welding Technology

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: FACULTY, INDUSTRIAL WELDING TECHNOLOGY
STATUS: Full time Tenure Track
DEPARTMENT: Technical Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Full time Faculty
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications. Qualifications include education and related work experience.

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Fifteen contact hours a semester constitute a standard load. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach a minimum of 15 contact hour load per semester including all pertinent subject areas.
2. Possess and maintain a thorough knowledge of the subject matter necessary to the assigned course load; continue to seek professional development and industry certification. Assist in the preparation of data and documentation for program certification.
3. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support. Assist other welding staff in developing and modifying existing curriculum.
4. Participate in course development, assessment, and planning activities.
5. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
6. Demonstrate experience and leadership in the incorporation of appropriate technology in the classroom.
7. Participate as an equal partner in the maintenance and upkeep of the classroom and lab facilities including keeping the contents functional and up-to-date. Assist in writing equipment specifications, ordering equipment, inventory and selection of instructional materials, tools and equipment.
8. Assist students with academic advising and job search.
9. Participate in departmental meetings, welding advisory meetings, articulation meetings, and serve on committees.
10. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
11. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
12. Teach at other campus sites as needed.
13. Meet job requirements specified in the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 2019.
14. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

15. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associate’s Degree in Welding Technology or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience.
2. Minimum of 2000 hours of welding work experience in an industrial setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Possess the Certified Welding Inspector credential.

2. Earned welding journeyman card.

3. Teaching experience in the Welding Technology field.

4. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

5. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal classroom physical demands.
2. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
3. Must be able to lift at least 40lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual classroom and lab environment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40
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