Welding and Joining Technology Instructor; Internal

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time Welding & Joining Instructor in our Welding and Joining Department. This individual will be responsible for general supervision, preparation of lesson plans for classroom and lab hands‑on instruction. This position also requires evaluation of student progress in attaining goals and objectives; attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and ensure all safety and security requirements are met in training.

This is a full-time/exempt position
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• Instruct students in welding and joining technology skill areas
• Follow state standards in developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Request and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment, and prepare budget requests
• Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation
• Meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
• Respond in a timely manner to administrative requests
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Effective written and oral communication
• Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
• Contribute to the writing of accreditation and assessment reports
• General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Other job-related duties as assigned

• Diploma in Welding & Joining Technology from an accredited college or technical institution‑OR‑
• AWS Certifications
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in the welding field
  
  Basic computer skills

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Experience may substitute for education on a year by year basis*

• American Welding Society Certification
• Work experience in pipe welding
• Minimum of one‑two years college‑level teaching experience; including online, lecture, hybrid, and web‑enhanced
• Ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities, maintain good working relationships with students and staff, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and work ethic
• Proficiency using Microsoft Suite
• Demonstrate and display strong written and oral communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online, upload a cover letter, resume, and an unofficial copy of transcript(s) for all degrees conferred.
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* Please note:

All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay.

Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

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