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Professor of Welding (2 Positions)
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Position Number: 4226975
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Business - Human Resources

Professor of Welding (2 Positions)

Salary: $60,520.00 - $137,225.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20220804
Closing: Continuous
Location: Merced, CA
Department:

*Position's initial max possible salary placement is $94,201*Additional compensation available via overload assignments, with approval
Two positions (one position in Merced, one position in Los Banos) *The position located in Merced is categorically funded and is contingent upon funding. The position located in Los Banos is generally funded.*

Anticipated Interview dates will take place by June 30th 2023
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the College serves more than 16,000 students annually with room to expand on its 267-acre main Merced campus and 120 acre Los Banos campus site. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and it is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.

Come join a dynamic group of Welding Instructors at the Merced and Los Banos Campuses! We have expanded a traditional welding program to now include a Pipe Welding certificate and have expanded offerings at our Los Banos Campus. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the industry and teaching students to join our team!

Learn about our Welding Program!

Merced College Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

Growing our community through education and workforce training:

lifelong learning
basic skills
career technical education
transfer
degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description:

The position located in Los Banos is a full-time, instructional assignment in the Industrial Technology department at Merced College Los Banos campus under the general direction of the Dean of Instruction. This position is generally funded.

The position located in Merced is a full-time, instructional assignment in the Industrial Technology department at Merced College campus under the general direction of the Dean of Instruction. This position is categorically funded.

The assignment includes maintaining a Welding Technology program and lab facility appropriate to current procedures and technologies within the industry. The instructor should be able to teach classes in the following subjects: welding (SMAW-GMAW-GTAW), sheet metal layout and fabrication, basic industrial skills and safety. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours primarily in Los Banos.

Examples of Duties

Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)
Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
Participate in the development and review of curriculum
Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments

Typical Qualifications

Required:

Any bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND two (2) years of professional experience in welding OR
Any associate degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND six (6) years professional experience in welding OR
The equivalent
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred:

Master's degree in industrial technology
Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Familiarity with AutoCAD
Teaching experience in welding
Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments
Knowledge and experience in SMAW, GMAW and GTAW
Knowledge and experience in sheet metal layout and fabrication
Knowledge and experience in welding industry basic skills and safety

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.

If Applicable:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) http://www.mccd.edu/offices/hr/jobs/eqforms.html

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee, which includes a teaching demonstration on a selected topic. Interviews will be held onsite.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/3668139/professor-of-welding-2-positions