Adjunct Faculty, Welding Lupton

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employees on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The faculty member will conduct assignments and co‑curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog.

• Provide instruction on a wide variety of welding and cutting processes in accordance with industry standards and department practices.
• Supervise students to ensure the safe and proper use of the facility, equipment, and supplies.
• Evaluate student work and assign grades.
• Assist in the basic maintenance and repair of welding program equipment.
• Participate in professional development and training activities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge required for instructional excellence and the continuous improvement of the welding program.
• Assist full‑time faculty with program and curriculum review, revision, development, and assessment of learning.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
• Be self‑directed and self‑motivated.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings and activities as required.
• Assist in developing quality relationships with business, industry, and community members.
• Implement department, division, and institutional goals as assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, vision, philosophy, and commitment to diversity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Welding Department Chair or Academic Dean.

• Interaction with students to provide opportunities to learn, creating conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur.
• Instructional delivery: clear communication of information and promotion of learning through an effective learning environment.
• Provide effective and high‑quality instruction of the subject being taught.
• Apply learning‑centered practices such as creating and communicating clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
• Provide a diverse array of learning activities that directly tie to those defined outcomes.
• Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning and participate in an ongoing college‑wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
• Develop and refine department curriculum as necessary to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.

• Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.
• Perform appropriate faculty advising duties.
• Meet all assigned classes, submit grades, course syllabi, and other required documents on time.
• Manage the classroom and lab facilities as appropriate.
• Keep accurate attendance and grade records.
• Acquire and/or maintain certifications as necessary.
• Create teaching methodologies and instructional designs that facilitate student learning from a learner‑centered perspective.
• Complete coursework related to one’s teaching assignment.

• Expertise in welding and cutting processes: OAW, OFC, PAC, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, soldering, brazing, thermal gouging, structural and pipe welding.
• Demonstration of welding ability and completion of applicable weld tests.
• WEL 1000:
  Associate degree or higher OR 2000 hours experience in managing, leading, or operating under an industrial safety program OR current relevant industry safety certification or…