Instructor, Welding (Annually Contracted Instructor)

**Instructor – Annually Contracted Instructor – Welding** **Overview:** Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for the position of a one year Annually Contracted Instructor to teach Welding. At the end of this one-year contract, there is potential to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position. As part of our team of highly qualified faculty, Instructors are expected to provide high-quality instruction and work with industry, college administration, staff, and faculty to improve student learning experiences and be committed to the mission and values of the College. This position will be responsible for classroom and laboratory instruction in such courses as; - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) - Welding inspection - Print reading - Metal Fabrication - Weldability of Metals **Essential Duties:** - Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing classes and student success. - Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. - Ensure that students achieve course and learning outcomes as defined by the program chair. - Complete, as directed, all start and end of semester responsibilities, including submission of no-show rosters, final grades and other designated materials to the Academic Office. - Maintain office hours to answer student questions and handle course-related matters. - Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academia area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records office) in a timely and thorough manner. - Some evening or weekend hours may be required. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Associate's degree in Welding Technology or related field from an accredited college or university or two or more years of education or industry experience in welding, training in welding, or metal fabrication. - Some night or weekend hours may be required - Manual dexterity to operate welding equipment. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree in Welding or related field from an accredited college or university. - AWS CWE or CWI credentials and competence in advanced welding materials and practices. **Desired Competencies:** - Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment. - Commitment to student excellence and continued improvement of instruction. - Ability to use a computer and software used in academic settings. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population. - Possess good organizational and planning skills. **Details:** Reports To: Dean, Engineering and Information Technologies Position Level: Instructor Comp. Range: $37,560 Job Category: Faculty Contract Affiliation: AAUP 1 Status: Full time Classification: Exempt **Benefits:** Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options: - Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium) - Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium) - Vision Insurance - NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment! - Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions) - Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly - Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid) - Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense - Pet Insurance - Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouses and dependents - Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents - Tuition Reimbursement - Free parking - 10 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days. - Employees at Cincinnati State qualify for P…