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