Are you passionate about welding and teaching a new generation of welders? Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds?  Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our Welding Department.  We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding students towards the achievement of their academic and career goals. 
 
Clark College is currently seeking to fill part-time Welding Technology Professor whose primary duties will include lecture and laboratory instruction in automatic and semi-automatic weld processes.
 
This part-time position is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Applicants must be available to teach the daytime, evening or weekend hours. Positions will be filled as program needs arise.
 
At Clark, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

GENERAL FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct classes utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitate student learning.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Pursue professional development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

• Instruct classes in FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW welding, safety, oxy/fuel, plasma cutting, and safe equipment use.  
• Instruct classes on Pressbrake operation and theories, pipe rolling, and tube bending.

• Five (5) years of experience working within the welding/fabrication industry to include any accredited training in welding/fabrication, or related field.
• Two (2) years of teaching and/or training experience in a learning environment.
• Two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Supervisory experience of industrial workers or faculty; to include employee/faculty hiring, evaluations and/or training.
• Experience in all processes with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand and move around shop for extensive time periods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Clark College Online Application, including names of three (3) references
• Cover letter addressing experience and qualifications for the position
• Current résumé
• Unofficial copy of all transcripts/certifications uploaded with the online application
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application

SECURITY

Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.  Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Gerald Gabbard, Director of Labor and Compliance, 360-992-2317, ggabbard@clark.edu, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.  This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.