The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 
  • Ability to teach in both classroom and lab environments
  • Demonstrate welding techniques
  • Maintain a safe learning environment in the welding lab at all times
  • Recommend purchases for welding activities
  • Overseeing equipment repairs
  • Monitor materials and supplies for lab and classroom activities
  • Assist with scheduling of welding classes
  • Recruit students for the welding program
  • Oversee the welding classroom and lab facilities
  • Oversee lab assistant’s duties
  • Use all grading, retention, and Learning Management systems (Angel) in place at IRSC
  • Participate with Welding Advisory Committee

Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Construct and deliver classroom lectures;
  • Demonstrate welding techniques and procedures;
  • Require safe welding practices at all time;
  • Recruit students;
  • Maintain supplies, equipment, and materials for the welding classroom and lab; with input from the Department Chair of Applied Technology;
  • Report any malfunctions or breakage of equipment to the proper staff;
  • Construct class syllabus;
  • Use Angel or other Learning Management System used by IRSC;
  • Maintain student files;
  • Provide student grades in a timely fashion;
  • Maintain student attendance records;
  • Manage lab tools and equipment to minimize theft and breakage;
  • Participate with Welding Advisory Committee;
  • Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:
  • Posses a high school diploma, with associate degree or higher in a related field preferred
  • Possess extensive welding experience.
  • Verified training or classroom experience.
  • Possess welding certifications
  • Demonstrated ability in welding and knowledge of welding techniques and equipment required.
  • Possess proficient computer skills including strong foundation in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.  Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required.  It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.  IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

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