[VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT]

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED **

+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | TITLE:   | Welding Instructors   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | DIVISION:  | Workforce Development/Trades   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | HIRING SALARY:  | $28.00 - $46.00 per hour  | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | HOURS:  | Part-time, Monday – Thursday | | | evenings (6:00 pm – 10:00 pm)  | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | CONTACT:  | Rick Frazier at (850) 201-8708 or | | | via email at frazierr@tcc.fl.edu  | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+

BACKGROUND: TCC is looking for qualified part-time instructors to teach Welding Technology.  Individuals applying for this position must have at least five (5) years of practical work experience and background in Welding. 

DUTIES:  General responsibilities include: classroom/online instruction/testing and hands-on lab instruction - group and one-on-one, following and completing course objectives/competencies, assessing students, retaining students, classroom management, completing required paperwork (e.g., maintaining class rosters, attendance, competency tracking forms, etc.), care of equipment and material, and ability to comply with all TCC policies and procedures. Persons applying for this position must be dependable, highly responsible, independent, self-starting, and have the ability to interact with a diverse student population. 

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:  Must have at least a recognized high school diploma or GED.  Must have experience at a journey level or technician level with at least 5 years of expertise in trade or a minimum of three years of experience as a certified teacher in a Welding vocational/technical training program.  All applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check.

PREFERENCES: Preference provided to applicants with prior teaching experience in the area listed above.

***TCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/E-VERIFY EMPLOYER *** 

The College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. Tallahassee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer, Room 235 Administration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 201-6074, tolsonr@tcc.fl.edu.

ALL PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources; (850) 201-8510.

Required Skills Required Experience

Achieves Results/Has Bias for Action - Achieves stretch results. Strong bias for action with sense of urgency and high energy. Practices collaborative working environment to achieve more.

Member Focus - Has ability to understand from the member’s perspective. Viewed as business partner by external and internal customers. Anticipates member needs to ensure no barriers to doing business.

Uses Effective Communication Skills - Candid, clear and concise in communication. Effectively matches style, tone and method to audience. Connects with intended audience. Manages communication and feedback within the organization.

Displays Leadership/Team Orientation - Works collaboratively to achieve organization’s success. Effectively uses position and interpersonal skills, mobilizes and inspires others to take action (situational leadership). Willing and able to lead beyond area of expertise.

Technical/Professional Skills - Strives to stay ahead of technical/professional expertise, is proactive and inspires others to stay current in areas of technical expertise in order to meet the expectations of the position.

Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.