Adjunct Faculty_Applied Sciences

Adjunct Faculty_Applied Sciences

Location: Newport
Job Code: 208
# of Openings: 19

Arkansas State University-Newport invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in the areas of Applied Sciences:

• Commercial Driver Training
• Welding
• Hospitality
• Cosmetology

Part-Time Commercial Driver Training Instructor

This is a twelve-month position. Night and weekend work is periodically required. The Driver Training Instructor prepares students for the commercial driver's license (CDL) test, maintains student records, organizes classroom materials, and maintains equipment.

This position provides the necessary instruction to prepare students to obtain their commercial driver's license (CDL) and supports client training for business and industry. The successful candidate will provide Commer- cial Driver Training to students enrolled in High Voltage Linemen Technology, Diesel Repair Technology, and CDL Driver Training Program.

Education/Experience

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, Associate Degree is preferred. More than 5 years over the road commercial driving experience. Must hold a current Class A Commercial Driver's License and demonstrate an understanding of operator level truck maintenance, trip/route planning, and DOT safe driving regulations. Previous experience in a driver mentor/training program is preferred.

Part-Time Instructor of Welding

Qualifications

Technical Instructors working for ASUN should be qualified in the following areas:

• Education
• Associate degree or appropriate industry certification(s)
• Welding Knowledge/Ability
• Journey Level experience in the welding field (minimum of 3 years).
• Experience with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.
• Experience with Plasma arc and Oxy Fuel cutting processes.
• Hold certification or show ability to pass AWS and NCCER welder qualification testing.
• Computer skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly adapt to operation of new software including the ASUN Learning Management System.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and through email.
• Quickly adapt to needs of the students.
• Ability to maintain control of a classroom.
• Effective problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.

Working conditions

The Welding Instructor will utilize nationally recognized curriculum in the classroom and lab environments to prepare students to meet educational and career goals.

Physical requirements

The nature of teaching a technical program require the following physical requirements:

• Long periods of standing on concrete and tile floors.
• Lifting of heavy materials.
• Tolerance to extreme heat
• Visual acuity to inspect welds with or without corrective lenses.

The ASU System limits adjunct faculty employment to a maximum of 28 regular work hours per week across all ASU System institutions combined. Adjunct employees may not exceed this limit through appointments at multiple ASU System campuses. It is the responsibility of the employee to disclose all current and anticipated adjunct assignments within the ASU System to ensure compliance with this policy. Failure to comply with this limitation may result in modification or termination of adjunct appointments.

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