Faculty – Welding (174 Day)

Faculty – Welding (174 Day)

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Faculty – Welding (174 Day)

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number

02277

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Industrial Technologies

Opening Date

10/10/2024

Description

Benefits

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kirkwood Community College seeks an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Industrial Technologies team as a Welding Instructor. The ideal candidate will possess an extensive knowledge of welding theory, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and pipe welding. The successful candidate should also be proficient in thermal cutting and fabrication techniques, including oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and other relevant methods. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to teach technical mathematics, blueprint reading, and weld symbols at the college level. This position may be assigned to teach at our main campus or one of Kirkwood’s Regional Centers depending on program needs.

Key responsibilities include providing instruction, maintaining curriculum standards, and engaging with students, faculty, and industry partners. Instruction will be delivered through a mix of face-to-face lectures, online modules, and hands-on lab activities, with classes held during mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings. This role also involves advising students, serving on committees, and promoting the Industrial Technology program to the community and industry.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide instruction, including both lecture and laboratory sessions, with a focus on welding, thermal cutting, and fabrication techniques.

Collaborate with faculty to develop course syllabi, assessments, and learning outcomes.

Communicate regularly with department staff, students, and faculty to ensure alignment with program goals.

Maintain safety and cleanliness in lab settings, enforcing safety protocols.

Participate in curriculum development and improvement initiatives, including welding and fabrication techniques.

Promote and represent the welding program to local businesses, industries, and the community.

May be assigned to teach at the main campus or at one of Kirkwoods Regional Centers.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Deliver effective instruction that meets the course objectives and student learning outcomes.

Enforce safety standards and promote a safe learning environment.

Respect and support the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of students and colleagues.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves occasional (10-33%) sitting and constant (67-100%) standing in a classroom/laboratory setting. Constant (67-100%) reaching, walking, lifting, dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and viewing various types of visual work, and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and visualizing three-dimensions from a two-dimensional medium. Exerting up to 50-100 pounds occasionally. May travel to other on-campus facilities, off-campus facilities and agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a related field or a 4-year registered apprenticeship with a journey-level credential.

Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the welding and fabrication industry.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credentials through AWS.

Experience teaching at the college level or providing industrial training.

EEO/AA STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !

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Do you have an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a related field or a 4-year registered apprenticeship with a journey-level credential?

Yes

No

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Do you have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the welding and fabrication industry?

Yes

No

Required Question

Agency

Kirkwood Community College

Address

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone

319-398-5572

Website

http://www.kirkwood.edu