Welding Instructor Jobs

Instructor is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the Welding & Joining Technology program. The responsibilities of this position relate to day, evening, and online programs with regard to traditional and dual-enrolled students.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Skill to make timely decisions;
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom/lab/clinic content
• Skill in accurate grade-keeping;
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education;
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge of academic course standards;
• Knowledge of the college’s academic programs;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills;

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office/classroom/lab equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time instructional position. The workload is Monday-Friday day/evening hours. Weekends based on need.

Travel

Traveling to other campuses is a possibility for teaching assignments, meetings, training, and professional development.

Required Education and Experience

• Three (3) years out of the past seven (7) years of experience in Welding.
• The successful candidate must possess or pass NCCER Instructor Certification Class.
• Successful candidates must complete specified AWS welding tests is a condition of employment.
• Diploma in Welding from an accredited institution

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge and experience in the use of the Internet, Email, Windows, Microsoft Office, KMS, Blackboard, Banner, TaskStream
• 10+ years’ experience in Welding
• AWS or other Welding Certification
• Directly Related Teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• NCCER Certified Instructor
• Pipe Welding experience
• Associate’s Degree in Welding & Joining Technology from an accredited institution.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.