The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for the full-time position of Welding Technology Associate Instructor at TCAT Knoxville locations and working with the Welding Mobile Lab.
This position will provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom and laboratories. The work schedule will be 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.
Application Deadline
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
- • Post-secondary diploma or A.A.S. in Welding Technology or related field
- • Three (3) years of employment experience in the occupation
- • Must be able to provide both theory and practical instruction
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS, CWE, CWI and NCCER certifications
- • Teaching experience
Responsibilities
Ability to effectively apply a multi-method approach to enhance student understanding of materials, including demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities, and experience at job sites to provide the student with the knowledge to gain employment in the automotive industry. - (Essential)
Ability to teach welding courses in shielded metal arc (STICK), gas metal arc (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and flux cored arc welding; symbols and blueprint reading; cutting techniques; grinding; metal preparation; metallurgy; layout; fabrication; power tools; and measurement techniques. - (Essential)
Ability to understand which teaching methods best serve the student’s needs, interests, and ability to learn. - (Essential)
Ability to develop accurate and objective standards to measure learning and/or administer testing or other evaluations to determine effectiveness and ensure a high level of comprehension has been achieved. - (Essential)
Monitor, grade and evaluate individual student progress; maintain student records in the college’s student records Banner system; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and assist in recruitment of new students and maintain relationship with high schools to increase dual enrollments. - (Essential)
Build and maintain relationships with area employers to facilitate the referral and employment of career and technical students. - (Essential)
Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the school’s general public. - (Essential)
Work in cooperation with other departments and the community to enhance employment opportunities for students and also maintain report of job placement for graduates. - (Essential)
Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public. - (Essential)
Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). - (Essential)
Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision. - (Essential)
Participate in professional development and growth annually. - (Essential)
Physically able to lift, stoop, stand, demonstrate and perform all job duties required. - (Essential)
Some travel is required. - (Essential)
Skills
- Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and other common software programs
- Strong abilities in multi-tasking, customer service, interpersonal skills, and organization
- Must possess communication skills necessary to effectively interact with students, public and employees at all levels both written and verbally
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to meet deadlines
To submit an application please go to https://careers.tbr.edu/jobs/associate-instructor-of-welding-technology-full-time-knoxville-tennessee-united-states