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Secondary Welding Instructor

Job Description:

Position Title:

Secondary Welding Instructor

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JOB TITLE: Secondary Welding Instructor

REPORTS TO: Dr. Apryl Trimble-Washington

DEPARTMENT: Vicksburg Secondary

EXEMPT:

VICE PRESIDENT: Jonathan Townes

**Job Description:** Hinds Community College is seeking a qualified and motivated **Secondary Welding Instructor** to join our Career and Technical Education team. The instructor will deliver high-quality instruction in welding processes and techniques to high school students enrolled in dual credit/dual enrollment courses, preparing them for successful careers and industry certification in welding and fabrication.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

+ Associate degree or higher in Welding Technology or a closely related field, OR

+ Industry certifications.

+ A minimum of 3 years of recent welding experience in the field.

+ Ability to obtain or hold a valid Mississippi Educator License with a CTE endorsement in Welding.

+ NCCER certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Previous teaching or training experience in welding or industrial technology.

+ OSHA 10/30 certification.

+ Experience working with high school-aged students in a career pathway or dual enrollment setting.

+ Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills.

SUPERVISORY** **RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage high school students and maintain a professional environment.

PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

+ Teaches high school students the occupational competencies necessary for employment.

+ Keep prompt, up-to-date, accurate records of attendance, grades, and other reports.

+ Prepares course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.

+ Prepares detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.

+ Recommends changes in the total curriculum in order to maintain and up-to-date program.

+ Develops and maintains the progress of each student in the program.

+ Teaches related subject matter.

+ Develops a schedule of courses for each semester.

+ Reviews and selects instructional materials such as textbooks and audio visual materials.

+ Completes requests for supplies and other instructional materials on a timely basis.

+ Completes enrollment and follow up reports.

+ Assists in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.

+ Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment.

+ Recommends new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the new program.

+ Maintains proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.

+ Keeps equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing an effective preventive maintenance system.

+ Maintains an active advisory committee.

+ Maintains a good industry relationship for the purpose of student placement for potential employees and donations.

+ Takes an active role in the advisement, counseling of students and register students.

+ Helps students find employment in an occupation related to training.

+ Fulfils the requirements of a technical certification by attending specified classes and workshops.

+ Serves on various faculty committees.

+ Attends faculty meeting and professional development workshops and training.

+ Issue to students a course syllabus or policy letter at the beginning of the semester and objective sheets for each unit of the course during the semester.

+ Keep classes in session for the full scheduled time. (Classes identified in the schedule as independent study classes will meet according to requirements of the instructor.)

+ Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance. (Minimum of 6 hours per week required)

+ Follow the required institutional process for recording student attendance and identifying “no-shows” in a timely manner.

+ Participate in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.

+ Meet reporting requirements of the State Office of Vocational Technical Education.

+ Develop a personal and professional improvement plan in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations.

+ Participate in departmental meetings, formulation, execution, and evaluations of departmental goals and objectives.

+ Cooperate in the execution of the college, division, and department policies.

+ Participate in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the education profession.

+ Use teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential.

+ Present a personal appearance in keeping with contemporary community standards for a professional person.

+ Maintain current credentials and certifications as required in respective field.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

WORK** **ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results **.**

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

+ Integrity

+ Diversity

+ Excellence

+ Accountability

+ Leadership

+ Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these** **policies:

**EEOC Compliance:** Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: [email protected] .

**Title IX** : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected] .

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

10 Month 200 Days

Job Classification:

Faculty - Technical, Faculty - Vocational

Scheduled Hours:

35