Welding Instructor, Tenure Track

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.
Job Description
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is seeking applicants for a full-time, Tenure TrackWelding Instructor. This position will teach innovative, accelerated courses that are responsive to the needs of the manufacturing industry.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate's degree or higher in Welding, Fabrication or a closely related field and (2) years of professional experience in a full-time paid welding position OR (1) year of specialized academic training (trade/professional or vocational) and 3 years of professional experience in a full-time paid welding position.
2. Previous teaching experience in a secondary, post-secondary or professional/industrial environment.
3. Proficiency in the setup, operation and maintenance of various power supplies and equipment used for the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.
4. Current AWS, API or ASME Certifications in two or more of the following processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW
5. Experience reading and interpreting technical prints.
6. Proficiency in the use of fabricating equipment such as Iron
Worker, band saws, benders, shears, or punches.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Welding Engineering, Fabrication, or a closely related field and (3) years of full-time professional experience in the field of welding. OR (1) year of specialized academic training (trade/professional or Vocational) and (6) years of full-time
professional experience in the field of welding.
2. (1) year of previous full-time teaching experience in as secondary, post-secondary or professional/industrial environment.
3. AWS, CWI/CWE or equivalent inspection credential.
4. Experience in programming and using CNC plasma cutters.
Responsibilities
Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological
and ethnic backgrounds.
1. Provide instruction for college level courses in cooperation with existing faculty.
2. Prepare lesson plans, syllabi and course information sheets, create appropriate teaching aids, arrange provision of instructional materials and activities for student usage in classes and as homework assignments.
3. Supervise students in classroom and laboratory settings.
4. Direct and assess students' progress in achieving required competencies.
5. Communicate and interact effectively with students, staff and the general public.
6. Maintain regular office hours.
7. Develop curriculum and instruct students in welding technologies using appropriate outcomes.
8. Assess student performance in these courses and implement curriculum improvements based on assessment results.
9. Maintain welding lab equipment and prepare supplies for students' lab practice.
10. Attend and participate in non-classroom activities such as staff development, department and division meetings.
11. Participate in student retention and recruitment activities.
12. Provide input and recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies used in the program.
13. Understand and accept the role to be played as a partner in an educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students.
14. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with standards, mission, and goals of Truckee Meadows Community College.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Salary and Benefits Information:
Salary: Initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience.
Associate's- $48,961-$61,201
Bachelor's- $57,823- $72,278
Master's- $60,634- $75,792
Master's + 30- $63,444
Ph.D- $68,739- $85,923
Perks of Working at TMCC

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• 7.5% retirement match, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave - NSHE Benefits
• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
• No State income tax
• All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.

Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu.
In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
4) Copy of Unofficial Transcript
This position is being searched for Fall 2024. The position is open until filled. Initial applications will be reviewed on January 30th, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for full consideration.
Posting Close Date
01/11/2024
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.