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Job Summary/Basic Function

Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom/labs, hybrid, or online settings as needed.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in various welding techniques and technologies, including Gas Metal Arc Welding ( MIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding ( ARC), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ( TIG), Flux Cored Arc Welding ( FCAW), Oxy-Acetylene Welding ( OAW), various cutting processes, blueprint reading, pipe welding, and other manufacturing or technical courses as qualified and needed.
• Facilitate student learning through the following activities:  a. Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.  b. Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.  c. Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs.  d. Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.  e. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission,  FERPA and other education regulations, and the welding profession.
• Provide for a safe and orderly lab environment and instruct students in the principles and practices of safety.
• Be willing to do basic repair on shop equipment.
• Maintain, plan, and acquire needed equipment and supplies.
• Stay abreast of developments in the fields of welding and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, video conference, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.
• Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, and outcome assessment.