Welding Instructor 

Job Announcement
August 15, 2008

Location:  Carroll Campus, Carrollton, GA

Department:  Trade and Technical Division

Reports to: Instructional Manager

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Nature of Duties: Under general supervision, prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests; maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate.  Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences; ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues; assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Position will teach Welding courses for certificate programs while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field. Position may require committee and project assignments as well as day or evening activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have completed a postsecondary training program in welding at an accredited private or public postsecondary institution.
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.
• Must have a minimum of one year recent, verifiable field experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population.
• Computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Three or more years of recent, verifiable field experience
• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level and/or extensive in field experience.
• Nationally recognized certification in field.
• Associate’s degree in the teaching discipline and/or postsecondary training, specialized training, licensure/certification in field (if applicable) with an emphasis on competence gained through work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population

Salary/Benefits: Salary range is commensurate with previous work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, vacation, retirement, personal and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline: 8/29/08 or until filled

Method of Application: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (with salary requirement), academic transcripts, and resume to:

WCTCJobs@westcentraltech.edu

or

Human Resources 
West Central Technical College  
176 Murphy Campus Boulevard  
Waco GA 30182

Employment Policy: The Technical College System of Georgia and West Central Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed.  Approval of employment does not constitute a contract.  Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

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