Butte-Glenn Community College

Welding Instructor

Final Filing Date Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Position Title: WELDING INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Full-Time, 10 months (177 days) Tenure Track

Probationary (Contract I) Member of Academic Staff Contingent upon availability of state funding.

START DATE: Fall Semester 2012

OVERVIEW:

The program of Welding Technology at Butte College provides students with entry-level skills, knowledge, and certification to obtain employment in the welding trades and related industries. This is accomplished by a ratio of fifteen percent lecture and eighty-five percent hands-on training using the latest welding equipment in the industry. Students are strongly encouraged to undergo certification testing which is given annually at the college. The program of Welding Technology is looking for a team player who is sincerely interested in maintaining and improving the high standards of our Program.

POSITION DUTIES:

In addition to the responsibilities of the classification description, the specific position is also responsible for:

1. Teaching a full load of courses in welding to prepare students to become certified welders with special emphasis on safety practices and quality.

2. Developing and teaching the full range of classes from basics to certification including but not limited to: OAW, OFC, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, resistance spot welding, and the arc cutting methods of air carbon arc and plasma processes. On plate and pipe in all positions with a variety of filler materials.

3. Maintaining a clean, well-organized welding shop.

4. Setting shop standards to require students, hourly help, aides, and volunteers to perform tasks to ensure quality training.

5. Recruiting students for the welding program.

6. Representing the college and the welding program by participating in community and national organizations that enhance the welding industry.

7. Staying current with state of the art welding technology, processes and equipment.

8. Assist in coordinating articulation agreements with high schools and universities.

CLASSIFICATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

All Butte College full-time Faculty are responsible for the following:

1. Plans for and initiates curriculum improvements.

2. Plans for and is continually well prepared to teach.

3. Provides organized delivery of instruction.

4. Is courteous to and approachable by students.

5. Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course.

6. Sticks to the subject matter of the course.

7. Shows enthusiasm for the subject matter.

8. Uses effective motivation to create a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s).

9. Uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, fair, and followed consistently throughout the course.

10. Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course.

11. Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time.

12. Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.).

13. Is effective as a teacher.

14. Prepares complete course outlines and syllabi.

15. Continually revises and updates course content and materials of instruction.

16. Coordinates course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline.

17. Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times.

18. Initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and methods.

19. Initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a California Community College Credential authorizing full-time instruction in Welding; OR

2. Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience; OR

3. Associate’s Degree AND six years of experience; OR

4. The equivalent to District minimum qualifications described above. Equivalency may include any combination of education, training, teaching, or related employment experience that would be approximately equal to one of the above. (Applicants wishing to be considered for employment under District equivalency standards must submit a detailed statement explaining

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

1. Current unlimited position multi process welding qualification in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, as recognized by AWSD1.1 and/or API1104 and/or ASME Section 9; AND

2. Five years full-time welding experience within the last seven years OR five years full-time teaching experience in welding within the last seven years; AND

3. A working knowledge of AWS, ASME, and API welding codes and inspection and testing procedures; AND

4. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in: OAW, OFC, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and critique welds for defects and discontinuities; AND

5. Be able to read, interpret, and follow WPS welding procedure specification.

6. Be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints and welding symbols.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK CONDITIONS

1. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

3. Working conditions can be hazardous to your health.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess:

1. Knowledge of maintenance and repair of common tools used in the welding industry.

2. Skills and desire to initiate new programs, such as metal fabrication.

3. Skills related to computerized drafting and operation of CNC machines used in the welding and fabrication industry.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for a list of agencies providing this service or our website at; http://www.butte.edu/hr/job_opportunities/faculty/

IMPORTANT:

The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.

DISTRICT DRIVING POLICY:

Employees driving on District business or driving a District vehicle must possess a valid California driver’s license.

SALARY / BENEFITS:

$46,088.40 - $70,774.44 per year, plus doctorate stipend if applicable. Placement on the Academic salary schedule is dependent on education and experience. The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and family members. The package includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Income Protection, participation in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) and 457/403b tax shelter retirement plans.

APPLICATION FILING DATE:

5:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 30, 2012

All offers of employment are contingent upon Board approval.

This position is open until filled, but the above date is the priority date for receipt of application materials to be considered in the initial selection committee review. The position may close for consideration of application materials on the above date or any time thereafter, and interested persons are encouraged to submit their application materials so that they are received not later than the aforementioned date (postmarks are not accepted). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application filing date.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Department of Human Resources                  (800) 933-8322

Butte-Glenn Community College District     (530) 895-2400

3536 Butte Campus Drive FAX:                   (530) 895-2836

Oroville, California 95965-8399

(Hearing Impaired Line Only) TDD:            (530) 895-2817

• Applications are available in the Department of Human Resources on the main campus, on our website http://apptrkr.com/245802, or call the office at (530) 895-2400 to have an application mailed/emailed to you.

•  Submit applications by fax, email (humanre@butte.edu), or deliver to the Department of Human Resources on the main campus.

•  Normal office hours are Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

SELECTION PROCESS:

A selection committee will review and evaluate applications to select a limited number of candidates to interview. This screening process can take up to 3 weeks or more, after which interviews will be conducted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not ensure the candidate an interview. Applicants selected for an interview and requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process must notify the Department of Human Resources in advance.

PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.

2. As a condition of employment the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee’s responsibility. If you should be offered this position you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck.

3. All offers of employment are contingent upon Board Approval. The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of the position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS – READ CAREFULLY

To be considered in the initial screening, applicants are required to submit all required documents to the Department of Human Resources on the main campus on or before the application filing date (postmarks are not accepted). All materials submitted become District property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this opening only. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further consideration.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

• BUTTE COLLEGE ACADEMIC APPLICATION: 

All applications must be made on a Butte College Academic Application. All applicable parts of the application must be completed. 

AN APPLICATION WITHOUT A SIGNATURE OR WITH THE WORDS “SEE RESUME” OR SIMILAR PHRASE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

• COVER LETTER:

Please describe in your cover letter how your past experience and qualifications meets the needs of this position.

• RESUME OR VITA:

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

On a separate sheet of paper addressed to the hiring committee:

A. Attach a statement, identifying from the section entitled “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS”, how you meet minimum qualifications for this position. SUBMIT A DETAILED STATEMENT EXPLAINING WHY YOU FEEL YOU POSSESS THE EQUIVALENT TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS IN THIS FIELD. 

AND 

B. Provide documentation of all required qualifications from subsection “ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS” which qualify you for this position.

• DIVERSITY:

Butte College serves a diverse population. In a separate statement, address how your skills, experience and education have prepared you to serve and meet the needs of a diverse student/staff population.

• TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL ACADEMIC WORK:

You are required to provide transcripts for all coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted. The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree. Legible copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to hire. 

If you have foreign transcripts please include copies of a U.S. evaluation and translation.

Only Required Documents will be considered

ABOUT BUTTE COLLEGE:

Butte College, located on a 928 acre wildlife refuge in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, is a fully accredited two year community college and a national leader in sustainability. In 2011, the college made history by becoming the first “grid neutral” institution of higher education in the country. With 25,000 solar panels, the college produces enough clean solar energy to fully offset its electric bill. The college offers associate of arts and associate of science degrees, along with certificates in nursing, fire, law enforcement, building inspection, welding, automotive, business, and accounting, among others. The college is the second largest employer in Butte County, and serves over 21,000 students annually. Butte College faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve success in all aspects of campus life from academics to extracurricular activities. Graduates leave the college ready to transfer to other public and private four year institutions. Butte College transfers more students to California State University, Chico, than any other community college. The college’s international honor society for two year colleges has long been recognized as one of the best in the country. The college received its re-accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 2009. “Students First” has always been a key value for Butte College and we remain dedicated to providing the best educational experience for our students.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Butte College is located in the heart of Northern California, just 75 miles north of Sacramento and three hours northeast of San Francisco. The area is located in Oroville with centers in Chico and Glenn County. The city of Chico is recognized as one of the Top 10 Art Towns in America, and is home to Bidwell Park—one of the largest municipal parks in the nation, along with Lake Oroville—the second largest lake in California. A growing community, Chico offers cultural activities: music, art and theater, all in close proximity to California State University, Chico. Bicycling Magazine named Chico as the best town in the U.S. for bicycling. Oroville is the gateway to great Northern California recreational opportunities including: fishing, hunting, boating, cycling, and skiing. Bassmaster Magazine ranked Lake Oroville the best bass fishing lake in California while another leading attraction is Feather Falls -- a magnificent 640-foot waterfall which is named the sixth tallest waterfall in the United States.

The Butte-Glenn Community College District hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. After employment is offered, all new employees shall submit, within three (3) days to the Department of Human Resources, required documentation establishing (a) personal identity, and (b) authorization to work in the U.S.

It is the objective of the Butte-Glenn Community College District to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service and the special trust placed in public servants.

It is the policy of the Butte-Glenn Community College District to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or disability. Inquiries may be addressed to the Director for Human Resources, Jamie Cannon at (530) 895-2400.

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