Assistant Professor of Welding Technology

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY, 00100674 & 00100051
(Internal/External)
OPENING DATE: 05/17/2019

CLOSING DATE: 6/3/2019

STARTING DATE: 08/19/2019

COMPENSATION: Two nine month full-time tenure track positions. Competitive salary based on experience and education. Paid health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. Click here for full employee benefits. Opportunities for additional continuing education contracts available.

SUMMARY OF POSITIONS:
Responsibilities for both positions include instruction in fundamental concepts applicable to the welding field, student advising, record keeping, committee work, participation in commencement, and such other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or the Dean of Current & Emerging Technologies. One position will also require extensive tube and pipe experience or an AWS Tube and Pipe Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding Technology or bachelor's degree with 18 credit credits in Welding or Associate degree in Welding with American Welding Society (AWS) certification and 3 years non-teaching work related experience or Certificate in Welding with AWS certification and 5 years of non-teaching work related experience.
• Proficient knowledge of the following welding processes: Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting and Brazing, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, Plasma Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Welding Blueprints, Welding Symbols, Non-Destructive Testing and Safety/Health as related to the Welding field.
• One position requires extensive tube and pipe experience or an AWS Tube and Pipe Certification.
• Good computer software skills - Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., Outlook E-mail and Calendar, and strong Internet familiarity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups.
• Ability to articulate and support the community college philosophy with a strong commitment to teaching and learning in a community college setting.
• You will be required to obtain your American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and your AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) Credential within three years of employment.
• Must be willing to work toward and complete an appropriate bachelor's degree within six years if candidate does not already have one (tuition assistance available).
• Will be required to obtain North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education certification (up to six years to obtain and training is provided). This requires a combination of education and work experience. For more information on CTE certification: http://www.nd.gov/cte/teacher-cert/docs/PS_CertStandards.pdf.

Preferred:

• Appropriate bachelor's degree.
• Teaching experience.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & DEADLINE:

Completed applications must be fully submitted by 5:00 pm on June 3, 2019.

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of the page. To be considered by the search committee, applications must include: online application and upload a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference, copies of certifications, and copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Paper applications will not be accepted. (NOTE: Incomplete files will NOT be considered.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531. This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer
http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/
Human Resources*Meadowlark Building*PO Box 5587*1700 Schafer St.*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)

North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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