Lead Welding Faculty Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

## Job SummaryMitchell Community College seeks passionate individuals who align with our vision to ignite creativity, foster innovation, and transform lives for our community and beyond.

The Lead Welding Faculty Member at CATS, functions as the lead instructor for the Mitchell Community College Welding program at the Career Academy and Technical School by providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process ensuring student success; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within discipline area; maintains student support hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; and contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs.

• Salary will Commensurate with Experience and Education
• ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plans and delivers accessible, high-quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students understanding of course outcomes.“`{=html}“
• Instruct 18-22 contact hours per semester, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry; prepare objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop, maintain, and refresh course syllabi; ensure the learning experiences align with program and student learning outcomes for the course
• Create an inclusive learning environment ensuring all students have equitable access to education by utilizing teaching inclusion frameworks, including Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Ensure availability for all students by maintaining established student support hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to phone and electronic communications appropriately and promptly.
• Develop new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes as needed; oversee appropriate course textbook selection, supplies, software, and equipment; provides input into developing the programs course sequence and course schedule.
• Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and submits all required reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Empower students to make informed decisions by disseminating accurate, quality
• Academic/careerinformation and advising aboutpolicies, procedures, educational pathways, and/or transfer requirementsfrom community colleges, universities, and the workforce.
• Support students in understanding the significance of career (soft) skills and their crucial role in achieving success in college and the workplace.
• Employ a proactive advising model that aligns with the core values and competencies for academic advising set by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)toencourage student success, foster progression, and promote completion of credentials.
• Participate in hiring and evaluating adjunct faculty.
• Contributes to institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to developing the divisions plans of action as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department and division goals, the Colleges Strategic Plan, and state-wide initiatives.
• Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
• Engages in professional development activities each academic year, which includes required employee t aining offered by the College; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study.“`{=html}“
• Manages the assigned departmental budget; assists in planning future resources for equipment, materials, and supplies; recommends staffing needs.“`{=html}“
• Mentors new full-time and adjunct faculty to ensure quality instruction, measure course outcomes, develop syllabi and assessments, complete forms, grades, and attendance reports, and plans coverage for faculty absence if needed
• Champion the Colleges retention, progression, completion, equity and inclusion initiatives ensuring social and economic success for all student learners
• Supports the Colleges mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines.

• Community Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts through educational presentations and events to raise awareness of the educational partnerships that are available in the community and provide student outreach and recruitment through providing educational presentations to the community about the partnerships at Parent Nights, Open House Events, Curriculum Nights, and other opportunities to enhance and promote the program•Represent the college on community committees to promote educational partnerships and opportunities for students as needed.

• Related Responsibilities:

• Participate in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees and focus groups; research and develop recommendations related to educational pathways, courses, policies, and procedures; foster and sustain collaborative relationships with businesses, industries, community stakeholders, and professional organizations to confirm educational pathways and courses remain current, relevant, and aligned to workforce needs•Engage in the Colleges recruitment effort by reviewing and providing recommendations for programming publications, the Colleges website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and events to enhance the Colleges outreach efforts•Assist with the inventory management of programmatic or course equipment and assume responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program or course•Attend the Colleges graduation ceremony and support other students and institutional activities and functions•Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean, Business, Engineering, and Technical Studies and/or Vice President for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness.

## Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience RequirementsAbility to work with diverse populations.

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups while exhibiting the ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications.

Foster a collaborative and team-based work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment willing to follow tasks through to completion.

Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms.

Display exceptional skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiativ