WELDING TECHNOLOGY DUAL ENROLLMENT ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a full-time Welding Technology Dual Enrollment Associate Instructor for Dyer County High School. This is a 10-month position.

The successful candidate will provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom/lab, with significant emphasis on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom.

Salary: In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines and the TCAT Northwest Compensation Plan.

Deadline: Position is open until filled.  You may obtain an employment application on our website: www.tcatnorthwest.edu. Background checks are run on all full-time/part-time employees prior to hiring.

Please mail or email latia.smith@tcatnorthwest.edu a cover letter, updated resume, completed application to:

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Attn: Latia Smith

340 Washington Street

Newbern, TN 38059

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Technical degree or diploma from an accredited institution
  • Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in industry, five (5) years preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of Oxyacetylene cutting, Plasma Cutting, Oxyacetylene Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
  • Possess communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor
  • Show evidence of good character, organizational skills, and a mature attitude
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
  • Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public, industry partners, and other faculty and staff
  • Skilled in managing deadlines and working in a team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to utilizing technology in teaching/learning experience and willingness to stay up to date in developing instructional technologies

Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction to students in all phases of the Welding Technology program curriculum
  • Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual students' progress, maintain student records in the college's student records management software, maintain appropriate documentation, and submit timely reports
  • Maintain good public relations with related industries and an active program advisory committee
  • Collaborate with outside agencies and industry to establish work-based education experiences for students
  • Collaborate with K-12 education partners to establish dual enrollment to full-time enrollment pathways as needed
  • Other duties include curriculum development, program accreditation, daily lesson planning, student recruitment and placement, follow-up of program graduates, participation in professional development activities, and student organizations

Salary Range

In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines and the TCAT Northwest Compensation Plan.