Title: Welding Adjunct Instructor Part-Time Evenings

Classification: Non-Exempt

Direct supervision received from: TCAT Nashville Vice President

Functional supervision received from: TCAT Nashville President

Office Location(s): 100 White Bridge Pike, Nashville TN 37209

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.      

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is accepting applications for the position of a part-time evenings Welding Instructor. The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is a post-secondary technical college accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma.  Vocational or Technical School certification, training or apprenticeship required.
• Two (2) years of successful recent employment experience in the specialty area to be taught beyond the normal learning period/generally 4 years.
• Teaching experience preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
• Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
• Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
• Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
• Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical condition in classroom and/or shop.
• Maintain student records and reports.
• Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
• Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the collage public.
• Participate in recruitment of students.
• Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
• Supervise students that are participating in cooperative education.
• Participate in professional development and growth annually.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Vice President and President of the collage.

SALARY: $25/hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until position is filled.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants are subject to a background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, résumé and TCAT Nashville application online at https://careers.tbr.edu

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The Vice President has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources, TCAT Nashville, 100 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37209, 615-425-5540. The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://tcatnashville.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement.

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