MESA STATE COLLEGE
WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BISHOP CAMPUS
Grand Junction, Colorado

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE: Instructor of Manufacturing Technology - Welding (non-tenure position)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for teaching post-secondary and secondary welding curriculum. Duties include teaching courses in a manufacturing cluster, as well as curriculum development, working with student organizations, scheduling, lab and equipment maintenance, ordering of supplies and equipment, assisting in student advising, recruitment and placement, and other duties as assigned.

The applicant should have a strong interest in laboratory-based teaching, be committed to highest quality teaching, responsive to changing industry expectations, and support our strong community relations. Finalists may be required to demonstrate skills.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Must possess an AAS in related field, as well as a minimum of five years journeyman level experience within the past 10 years in the welding industry. An in-depth understanding and skill in welding and cutting processes, metallurgy, fabrication and layout, welding design, pipe welding, welding structural theory, and the repair and maintenance of equipment is a must. Basic computer skills, and strong communication and mathematical skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A broad-based understanding of manufacturing which includes manufacturing processes, general shop and management practices desired. Industry certifications in multiple processes a plus.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, non-tenure185-day appointment, to start August 12, 2008.

SALARY: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position open until filled. To ensure consideration, apply by May 28, 2008.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit completed Mesa State College/Western Colorado Community College job application and supplemental form (available at http://www.mesastate.edu/wccc/Forms/ApplicationForEmployment_Faculty.doc) cover letter, resume and three professional references with phone numbers and email address to:

Instructor of Manufacturing Technology - Welding Search
Mesa State College Human Resources
1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
970/248-1820; 970/248-1061 fax
kamcclel@mesastate.edu
Address inquiries to Debbie Balmer at 970/255-2603, or dbalmer@mesastate.edu

Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff & student body.

Western Colorado Community College

Bishop Campus, 2508 Blichmann Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81505

(970) 255-2600 or (888) 455-2617
wccc@mesastate.edu