Welding - Instructor - Assistant Professor - Associate Professor - Professor

This position will begin August 12, 2025

INSTRUCTOR (salary range - $48,297.18 - $56,370.99 annually):

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in welding technology within the Welding Department as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and to assist in departmental initiatives and/or institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Chairperson of the Welding Department.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches assigned academic course schedule in a classroom and laboratory setting as appropriate for the Welding program.
• Prepares instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and responds to diverse academic needs.
• Establishes sound classroom practices and management that responds to diverse academic needs and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations.
• Oversees student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments and interprets these to students.
• Participates in departmental activities and supports departmental operations by attending meetings, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, preparing requisitions for instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials, participating in course and program reviews, contributing to departmental initiatives, and maintaining contact with business and industry within the specialized field of instruction.
• Participates in professional activities related to the area of teaching specialization that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of welding through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Serves on and leads college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in engineering or technical education. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Education shall require an Associate’s degree in a subject area closely related to Welding.

Experience: Three (3) years of teaching experience in welding or three (3) years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of Welding.

OR

Education: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in engineering or technical education. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Education shall require an Associate’s degree in a subject area closely related to Welding.

Experience: Five (5) years of teaching experience in welding or five (5) years of business or industry experience directly related to Welding.

License/Certification: Must hold and maintain a current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector’s License. Must either currently hold or be capable of passing welder certifications tests typical of process, positions, base metals, and filler materials involved with the courses being taught.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures in the College assigned. Ability to work effectively and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual students. Evidence of good professional attitude. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college’s appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every