Part-Time Welding Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)

Ivy Tech Community College- Columbus is looking for an individual to provide welding instruction to high school students at Jennings County High School in North Vernon, Indiana. This individual will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided. The position requires sensitivity to and understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.

Major Responsibilities:

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with college policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.

Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Work Hours:

Available during 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday

This Individual will be expected to work 80 hours per semester, which may fall in either an 8- or 16-week format, equating to 5-10 hours/week. Pay Rate:

$45 per contact hour

Work Location:

North Vernon, Indiana

A qualified adjunct faculty member, including Dual Credit, Ivy+ Career Link and a fulltime faculty teaching outside their discipline, meets the technical course standard through one of four routes: 1. Meets the full-time faculty discipline standard; or 2. Possesses a Department of Labor, Bureau for Apprenticeship Training recognized journeyman’s card in the discipline directly related to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and in journeyman status for two years or more with experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR); or 3. Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)

And, 5 years directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR); 4. Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).

List of Required Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certifications:

Shield Metal Arc Welding

Gas Metal MIG

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

OSHA – 10

Preferred Certification – National Welding Society Certification

Strong Knowledge of:

• Welding Safety
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
• Flux Core Arc Welding
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding using E7018 and E6010
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• Oxy-fuel Welding
• interpreting technical documentation

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.