Welding Instructor – Community Campus F273P

This position is for a Welding Instructor – Community College Campus with a company location in Perkinston, MS. The incumbent is responsible for the instructional program assigned, advising prospective and currently enrolled students in the program and reports to the Dean of Teaching and Learning or his designee. The incumbent is an integral part of and provides support for all functions of the Jackson County Campus.

Duties and Responsibilities Include: Counsel and advise student in matters related to their programs of study; Strive constantly to improve the methods, content, and value of each course taught, at all times striving to better understand the students and their needs for the present and future; Objective based, prescriptive, individualized methods of instruction will be stressed;  Assume responsibilities for teaching, in addition to skills and knowledge, good citizenship, respect for the rights of others, respect for school property, and the proper attitude toward the college, both in and out of the classroom; Assume responsibility for the upkeep of laboratory and classroom equipment and inventory in the program area and the inventory of the same; Provide additional support in other student services activities during pre-registration and registration periods; Assist with campus-wide student recruitment and retention efforts; Service as an active team member of appropriate center and college committees as appointed and work jointly with all members to insure that the public is served in a pleasant, professional, and accommodating atmosphere; Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and seminars to facilitate professional development; Abide by all Company policies and procedures; Abide by all State regulatory and licensure requirements; Coordinate and cooperate with college and other campuses and schools in operation of the program; Serve as Advisor for SkillsUSA and encourage student participation and assist in all activities, conference, and competitions of this and other student organization; Realize ones importance as public relations agent and that each contact, whether with a student or with a member of the community, is very important in the public relations program; Participate in an orientation program for new students; Document college data needed to complete the Initial, Final, Follow-up and other related Data in a timely manner; Maintain individual student files for a minimum of three years; Accepts and performs all duties to the best of his/her ability; Perform other duties that are implied, related, and/or recommended by the Dean of Teaching and Learning or his designee

Requirements and Qualifications Include: Associate Degree from an accredited School/College/University with at least 5 years of appropriate and verifiable welding/teaching welding experience in the past five years; or a Bachelors Degree in Related Field from a regionally accredited institution of high learning with at least two years of appropriate and verifiable welding/teaching welding experience in the past five years; Demonstrated skills in written and interpersonal communications skills; Skilled in the use of computers including email and the internet; Computer literacy; Strong interpersonal and written communication skills