The Lead Welding Instructor position will be based at the Hampton University Haboure Center until the Butler Farm Center in Hampton is fully renovated. The purpose of an instructor at Hampton University is to ensure maximum student learning and to help create the best student experience in America. The instructor accomplishes this by presenting discipline specific learning outcomes through lecture, lab, demonstration, projects, assignments, appropriate classroom management, and by providing authentic student assessment that documents learning has occurred.

The Lead Instructor will assist in hiring adjunct faculty, as needed, and ensure continuous evaluation and revision of course objectives, course outlines, course competencies, course descriptions, teaching strategies, in the specific curriculum to ascertain that they are appropriate and relevant.

Job Duties:

· Collaborate with the Program Director to lead the Welding Technology programs and courses offered by the college and serve as primary lead for Hampton University Workforce Development Welding.

· Develop, implement, and deliver new programs that meet industry needs across all areas of instruction.

· Teach the equivalent of 15-20 contact hours per semester, across curriculum, continuing education, and industry training courses.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners in the local and regional field.

· Prepare, maintain, and distribute for all scheduled courses current course outlines and syllabi that support accreditation standards as described in the current revised curriculum document.

· Prepare for and meet classes as assigned, promptly evaluate student progress within one week and maintain a safe learning environment.

· Demonstrate concern for student retention by employing best practice strategies.

· Serve as academic adviser for an assigned caseload of students.

· Recruit for department/curriculum as assigned by the supervisor.

· Maintain department/curriculum equipment, supplies, and materials, and library and support resources.

· Assist in registration and orientation as requested by the Executive Director.

· Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

· Work the required 40 hours per week and post and hold five (5) office hours per week when classes start.

Qualifications:

· Demonstrated competencies in teaching specific welding and welding-related courses and combination of experience, education, and certifications, OR

· AWS certifications and 5 years work-related experience as a welder

Preferred Qualifications:

· Associate’s degree in a welding-related field, OR

· Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline.

Requirements:

· Participate in scheduled and called departmental, faculty, staff meetings and other College activities.

· Keep supervisor informed of matters pertaining to the curriculum.

· Follow policies stated in the policies and procedures manual as it relates to instructor responsibilities.

· Obtain Canvas Level training as well as maintain a Canvas course site for each curriculum course taught during the semester.

· Serve on College committees as assigned.

· Plan and participate in articulation activities with public schools and other community agencies.

· Submit records and forms in a timely fashion as required in the policy and procedures manual.

· Encourage and support College activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies.

· Actively participate in professional organizations.

· Promote and support other Workforce Development programs as needed.

· Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.