Part-time Faculty - Welding Instructor

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We are a district of three distinct colleges:
North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

The Welding Instructor is a part time faculty position at South Seattle College (SSC). The primary instructional assignment will be to teach a diverse range of welding and fabricating courses at South Seattle College.

The salary range for part time faculty is $7,110.33 - $10,649.33 (P1: A1- E7). Credits for this course may vary, and the pay range will be adjusted accordingly

Essential Functions:

* Develop and teach a wide range of welding and fabricating courses including but not limited to:
Shop safety, power tools, OAW, OFC, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, fabrication, pipe welding, print reading, materials and related topics.

* May be assigned to teach additional related courses depending upon the instructor's background and experience.

* Collaborate with other faculty to support the program, acquire materials, repair equipment, and other essential functions as assigned.

* Collaborate in planning and developing curriculum and schedules within the context of division goals.

* Other duties include student conferences, course and curriculum development, participation in division activities and other professional responsibilities as specified.

Required Education, Experience & Abilities:

* High school diploma

* At least five (5) years of successful experience as a welder fabricator

* Skill in using computer applications including word processing, spread sheets, email, others as necessary.

* WABO Welding certification, or equivalent.

* Experience teaching and working with diverse student populations including students of various physical capabilities, socio-economic, educational, racial, ethnic, and language backgrounds.

* Ability to communicate knowledge and skills effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.

* Ability to become an AWS Certified Welding Inspector.

* Ability to become Washington State Vocationally Certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associate of Science Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree

* Welding Certifications in Pipe and Plate, SMAW, and GTAW.

* American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector.

* Washington Association of Building Officials Welder Examiner

* Five years or more of experience teaching welding and fabricating courses at a community or technical college.

* Ten years or more of experience working in the welding industry.

* Experience working in collaborative learning situations with teams of other faculty.

* Evidence of successfully assessing student learning.

Physical Setting:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

* Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment

* Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students

* Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis

* Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings ¿

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In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for…