Continuing Ed Instructor, Upper Keys Center presso The College of the Florida Keys, FL

About the Department

This position is an instructional position with duties and responsibilities which are established in accordance with State Board of Education Rules and Board of Trustee policies. Teaching assignments will focus welding practices to include gas and electric welding. This position reports to the Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education. All instructors are responsible for utilizing the College’s learning management system as all College courses are at a minimum technology enhanced.

Position Duties

Essential Job Duties:

1. Plans, organizes, and instructs assigned courses to promote studentsuccess.
2. Responsible for evaluating student learning and objective achievement and providingfeedback.
3. Selects appropriate materials and equipment for discipline or program use and ensures proper care andsafety.
4. Adheres to and enforces the administrative policies and procedures of theCollege.
5. Assists in implementing College policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with theCollege Mission Statement.
6. Responsible for keeping current in the discipline or program areastaught.
7. Assist in College recruitment and retention efforts, as appropriate.
8. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform welding practices to industry standards to ensure safety of staff, students, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability in these specific areas: Oxy-Acetylene cutting, welding and brazing, Carbon Arc cutting, blueprint reading for welders, metallurgy, metal fabrication, and the following welding techniques: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAC, FCAW, and metal corrosion.
• Strong knowledge of welding safety standards and practices.
• Experience in instructing students of varying skill levels.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and inwriting.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.
• Proficient in the use of technology.

• High Schol diploma or equivalent required.
• Postsecondary training or certification in welding technology or a related field.
• Three (3) years’ teaching experience is preferred.
• Three (3) years’ work experience in field is preferred.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications)

• A current AWS (American Welding Society) Certified Welder Certification is preferred.
• Certifications in any of the following preferred: Oxy-Acetylene cutting, welding and brazing, carbon arc cutting, blueprint reading for welders, metallurgy, metal fabrication, and the following welding techniques: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAC, FCAW, metal corrosion, CRAW, are preferred.

Other Qualifications

Please submit all materials online.  Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at [email protected] or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.

Employment Consideration Requirement:   Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).

Please Note:   Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit https://www.naces.org/ or https://aice-eval.org/ for more information.   

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Notice of Non-Discrimination:   The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3151 or [email protected]
• Title IX Coordinator: Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or [email protected]
• Disability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Executive
  Director, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or [email protected]