Assistant Professor WELD

Compensation:

Based on Qualifications

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E17

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

Teaches 30 pay hours per year and performs instructional duties in diverse learning environments. Supports the science labs, designs and prepares for course assignments, maintains scheduled office hours, designs student assessments and tracks assessment results, meets with students, grades student work, and advises students in the sciences and related areas. Provides mentoring and guidance to adjunct faculty. It is expected that faculty maintain current professional standards and practices, as well as attend committee/department meetings, and support the mission of SFCC and the School of Trades, Advanced Technology and Sustainability. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaches 30 pay hours per year normally divided between fall and spring semesters which could include online, in person, day, evening and/or weekend classes.

• Conducts assigned classes in accordance with approved course syllabi; participates in curriculum development.

• Assists students with enrollment, registration, and navigating systems.

• Acquaints students with course content, requirements, grading procedures, and attendance policy.

• Maintains and submits to Academic Director or Dean up-to-date course outlines and assessment materials.

• Seeks ways to improve instruction, keeping abreast of professional education developments.

• Maintains approved schedule of office hours.

• Assists in the choice of textbooks and other instructional materials that are appropriate to the course syllabi.

• Creates curriculum and assessment instruments; uses appropriate technology in teaching.

• Attends and supports college activities; participates in faculty, division, college-wide, and other meetings and functions.

•  Serves on committees.

• Develops and selects materials and methods for faculty to use in teaching and assessing courses.

• Mentors and observes adjunct faculty.

• Provides leadership and professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty.

• Collaborates with other faculty and staff in the School and across the college.

• Assumes special duties assigned by the School Chairs, Dean of Trades, Advanced Technology, and Sustainability and/or designated representatives as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current and demonstrated knowledge in applicable course content;
• knowledge of current teaching methodologies and practices, such as cooperative learning, service-learning, traditional and alternative assessment;
• Knowledge of diverse learning styles;
• Knowledge of tutorial units and related instructional learning laboratories;
• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies;
• Knowledge of record keeping;
• Knowledge of curriculum design and planning.
• Must posses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in problem solving;
• Skill in time management;
• Skill in computer use;
• Skill in listening and in critical thinking.
• Must have a sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, special needs, and ethnic backgrounds of college students.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas;
• Ability to speak clearly;
• Ability to work with students with learning differences and disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• American Welding Society (AWS) certification.

• (2) years experience in welding industry to include

Preferred Qualifications

• Community College Teaching Experience.

• Associates Degree

• 2 Years Experience in Teaching

Required Application Documents

• CV/ Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Cover Letter

• Teaching Philosophy

Best Consideration Date: 02/12/2024

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Comments to Applicants:

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement:

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff. Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be. A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated. Come join our community!

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.