Term Instructor Welding

This position is responsible for teaching courses in the Welding Program. The Instructor is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the students contributing to the curriculum development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of subject areas. The ability to work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is a must. Excellent written communication skills and computer literacy is required. This position requires knowledge and application of industry-accepted safety standards. The ability to demonstrate and instruct students in applicable theory and application of Welding outcomes is required.

Teaching assignments are determined by college needs and the individuals background and experience. A combination of academic and industry background equal to at least 2 years of experience is required. Previous experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level in a Welding or NDT related program is preferred.

The ability to work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is a must. Excellent written communication skills and computer literacy also contributes to this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate AWS certifications and industry qualifications are required for courses taught.An unrestricted Alaska drivers license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

AWS Certified Welding Instructor certification is preferred.
An Associate of Applied Science degree in a field related to Welding & Nondestructive Testing Technology is strongly preferred.
A Bachelors Degree in a related field is preferred.
A combination of academic and recent work experience including relevant industry certification indicative of the ability to be successful in a faculty role may be considered.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. This is a full-time 9-month term-funded non-tenure track faculty position complete with both a competitive salary andfull employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options annual leave 12 paid holidays per year tuition waivers for employees and family members and affordable medical dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors including education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Please ensure the following documentation is submitted with your application:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Contact information for three (3) professional references
• Please list and attach all relevant welding certifications (AWS ASME etc.) with your application submission. *Upload to Supporting Documents

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Gregory Russo Community and Technical College Welding Technology Department at

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the Universitys discretion.

*To be eligible for this position applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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