Instructor, Welding (One Or More Positions)(Extended To November 29, 2023)

Salary: $54,028.00 - $121,125.00 Annually
Location : Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FT2023:61
College/Division: SSCC-209800-Welding
Opening Date: 11/01/2023
Closing Date: 11/29/2023 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Shelton State Community College
Position Summary
The Instructor, Welding must advise students, provide quality classroom instruction, maintain required academic records, and operate lab equipment that is relevant to the program of study. The instructor participates fully in institutional planning and assessment processes, management of the departmental curriculum, course scheduling and budget. The instructor must seek continuous improvement of the welding curriculum, instruction, and resources. The instructor must pursue continuous professional development to stay current with new technologies, industry code revision and safety standards.
SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT: Range of $54,028 - $121,125 based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule D-1 to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. This is a twelve-month position with summer teaching included. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated herein.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college as well as the Industrial Manufacturing Technologies department
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area
• Teach courses as assigned by the Division Chair, and design and deliver each course ensuring an effective learning experience
• Submit to the Division Chair a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines
• Provide instruction for welding courses in the day, evening, weekend, or online on any Shelton State campus or instructional site
• Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology in all instructional areas
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
• Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
• Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions in support of the College's vision, mission, and institutional goals and objectives
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethic
• Participate in recruiting for the Industrial Manufacturing Technologies department
• Assist the Division Chair with developing and managing the departmental budget and class schedule in support of institutional goals and mission
• Demonstrate ability to use the computer effectively for word processing, electronic communication, maintaining online instructional resources, and for appropriate computer applications in the teaching discipline
• Seek continuous improvement of the welding curriculum, instruction, and resources
• Participate in college events and functions
• Provide instruction and leadership in the areas of safety, applicable codes and standards, power tools, hand tools, control devices, maintenance methods and installation methods
• Advise students regarding academic course offerings, job placement opportunities, program completion progression
• Prepare coursework, grade assignments, projects, and examinations as required
• Operate specific lab equipment as required for appropriate demonstrations

Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in faculty meetings, division/department meetings, and discussions about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, teaching materials, and other instructional related activities
• Demonstrate commitment to:
  • student retention and success
  • challenging and cultivating student achievement beyond the classroom
  • supporting a diverse population of learners
  • working a participatory and collegial setting
  • supporting continuous improvement of curricula and services
  • participation in professional growth activities relative to subject area

Actively coordinate and implement co-op and apprenticeship programs

Determine and order materials needed for class labs in a timely manner

Coordinate specialized training courses as needed to meet local industry needs

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Participate on division/college committees, teams, and task forces
• Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence, and training activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications
Required:

• Associate degree, or higher, from a regionally accredited institution with a major in welding, or a Certificate of Completion from an apprenticeship program operated by either the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters or the International Brotherhood or Boilermakers. (Applicants relying upon apprenticeship credentials, if selected for the position, must be approved to teach by the Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System prior to starting employment.)
• Three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the welding field following graduation from one of the programs listed above

Preferred:

• Teaching experience at the college level
• Experience in developing /teaching courses via distance learning technology
• Demonstrated proficiency in various types of pipe welding

Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
175 fall and spring terms
54 summer term
Total for year: 229
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For More information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44%(effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For More information visit
Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).
Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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• Yes, I understand and agree.

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• I have included a cover letter with my application and it specifically details and relates my education and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• I have included a cover letter with my application but it does not specifically detail and relate my education and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• I have not included a cover letter with my application.

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• I have not attached my resume with my application.

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Select from the list below the highest level of education you have completed.

• High school diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Certificate of Completion from an apprentice...