Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor - Welding

This position will be open until filled.

Job Summary: Workforce Development Instructors are part-time faculty hired to teach on a class-by-class basis. Responsibilities Include: Develop and deliver Workforce Development course offerings specific to Welding. Provide classroom based instruction and student academic support for assigned classes. Perform tasks designed to ensure the quality and consistency of academic instruction. Responsible for providing face to face instruction to local organizations and businesses within HACC's service region in the area.
Classes may be held in the mornings, afternoon, evenings.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a certified and/or recognized welding education program. A post-secondary Welding Diploma or Certificate or Journeyman's Qualification. At least one AWS Welding certification(s) in either SMAW, GMAW or GTAW (all positions considered: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 6G)

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of experience as a welder or welding engineer.

Licensing Requirements: Please note that all teaching faculty are required to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range: Varies

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching or public speaking experience. 6G AWS certifications in SMAW, GMAW/FCAW and GTAW, advanced welding degree (associates, welding engineering) or a licensed CWI (certified welding instructor).

Job Specific Task List:

• In addition to teaching duties, welding instructors assist in welding student recruiting efforts. Instructors also may be expected to participate in industry related activities such as attending conferences and seminars. As the welding industry evolves, education institutions expect instructors to be aware of, and practice, the latest techniques and procedures by requiring them to enroll in continuing education classes offered by professional associations. - (Standard)
• Performs other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Part-Time (less than 1,000 hours)

If part time, hours per week: 3-15

Equipment Requirements for part time, casual, adjunct and instructor positions:

It is HACC's expectation that candidates selected for this role will provide their own technology equipment.

Your own computer (Windows, Linux, or Macintosh desktop or laptop) with current web browser installed (Firefox, Edge, Safari, Chrome) https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/the-latest-version/

Access to broadband internet connection at all times during employment (DSL, 4G/LTE, FIOS, Satellite, or Cable/Xfinity/Comcast https://www.speedtest.net/

Equipment/technology which enables you to communicate synchronously during meetings and other events, such as USB Headset, speaker and microphone, captioning services, adaptive technology, assistive devices, etc.

If you are not able to meet the equipment requirements listed above and are selected for the role, you can request a special accommodation. Our ability to grant your request will be based on documented need and inventory availability.

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