Assistant Professor Welding, Tenure Track

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

GRCC's Manufacturing Department is seeking a dynamic expert in Welding. This faculty member must possess an interest in working with diverse student populations from a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin and ability; engage in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching and service toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work as well as work associated with the School of Business & Industry and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the major position responsibilities, it is expected that faculty demonstrate outstanding communications skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles, and work efficiently to meet deadlines. In an environment where innovation is valued, each faculty member will take responsibility to perform their work in a manner consistent with both the letter and the spirit of GRCC values.

Requisition ID: 96 Employee Group: Faculty Association Schedule: 32 weeks (Fall & Winter Semesters) Start Date: Winter 2025 Compensation: Consistent with https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf (Page #109) Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Business & Industry Posting Opens: 08/30/2024 Posting Closes: 10/01/2024

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach welding classes in the Manufacturing Department as well as teach related fields such as blueprint reading, technical math, metallurgy and other courses as needed. • Work with tenured faculty and assigned mentor to ensure consistent standards and instructional practices within each course. • Develop and maintain curriculum that reflects current expectations in the job market. • Lead, advise and support adjunct faculty to ensure consistent standards and instructional practices within each course. • Effectively assess, document, and advise students regarding their academic performance and goals. • Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for students. • Demonstrate a commitment to a learning centered environment in the classroom. • Incorporate new technologies and methods for enhanced teaching and learning into instructional methods. • Engage in on-going professional development to maintain expertise in the field and communicate outcomes with faculty and administration. • Maintain professional certifications. • Advise students on curriculum, academic programs, and employment and career goals. • Participate in departmental student academic advising plans. • Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities. • Contribute to the growth and development of the department and the College by participating in academic program review; curriculum development, evaluation and revision; committee membership; department and advisory committee meetings. • Analyze program, course and student outcome data. • Communicate clearly with students, staff, faculty and administration. • Support the Department/program and the College by advising students, participating in committee work, and performing other tasks normally expected of faculty members. • Assist the department head in the preparation of reports and ot