Applied Technology | Welding Technology

Faculty Expertise

The faculty serving on Instructional Councils are best positioned to provide consistent, expert evaluation of faculty coursework and credentials so as to determine relevance within a specific teaching field. Therefore, Human Resources, Department/Division Chairs, Deans, VPAAs, and other stakeholders must coordinate with the relevant Instructional Councils to determine if the established minimum qualifications are met by candidates for Faculty (Residential, Adjunct, or Dual Enrollment) positions.

Occupational

For occupational disciplines, a combination of education and/or experience is required to qualify. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:

  • Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught OR
  • Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor’s degree or higher OR
  • A Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field OR
  • A Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field OR
  • A Master’s degree or higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field
Instructional Council (IC)
Applied Technology
Faculty Service Area (FSA)
Welding Technology
Subjects
WLD
Description

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder, AWS Certified Welding Educator, AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Documentation from an employer detailing years of experience in the field

Rationale

Industry certification is recommended.

Documentation should detail experience relevant to the teaching field.

Occupational Experience

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder, AWS Certified Welding Educator, AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Accepted Disciplines/Subfields

Welding, Welding Engineering, Metals Fabrication, Engineering Technology, Machining