Instructor of Welding Fall 2026

This is a Full-Time Faculty position. The salary offer will be based on education and experience in alignment with the Colleges compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable.

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Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the colleges strategic goals and evaluate students progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

In addition to the job description faculty members teaching in grant supported programs are required to adhere and to comply with all provisions qualifications policies and procedures set forth in the the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description the requirements of the grant will take precedence.

This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member. Further the Vice President of Teaching Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives.

1. Bachelors degree in welding engineering or welding related field plus 2000 hours or related work experience; or demonstrated tested experience; associates degree in welding related field and 4000 hour of related work experience including journeyman status and/or relevant industry certifications and work experience.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of beginning to advanced blueprint reading.
3. Considerable skill to operate fabrication equipment such as band saws shears drill press brakes belt sanders and various grinding equipment.
4. Candidate must be able to instruct welding safety theory and practical hands on demonstrations in OAW OAC SMAW GMAW GTAW and PAC in all welding positions and joint configurations.
5. Strong knowledge in the metallurgical understanding of mild steel stainless steel and aluminum.
6. Candidate must be willing to work up to four evenings a week.

1. AWS Certified Welding Inspector
2. AWS Certified Welding Educator
3. Welder Qualification Test Reports from previous positions held
4. OSHA 10 Certification
5. 2-3 years experience in and knowledge of robotic and pipe welding

1. Deliver Instruction.
a. Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.
b. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs.
c. Prepare lessons.
d. Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual requirements Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction.
If a lab is involved:
e. Prepare labs.
f. Enforce lab safety procedures.

2. Evaluate Student Progress.
a. Keep accurate record of student performance.
b. Provide students with regular confidential and readily available access to grades.
c. Provide students with timely feedback.

3. Provide Student Assistance.
a. Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements.
b. Respond to voice-mail/e-mail communication in a timely manner.
c. Give career and academic advice.
d. Refer students to student support services such as but not limited to recommended use of the early alert system if applicable as early in the semester as possible when a student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.
e. Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities in accordance with an official disability notification of accommodation provided by Student Access and Disability Services.

4. Develop Curriculum.
a. Review/select textbooks and instructional materials.
b. Develop/revise courses.
c. Develop/revise degree/certificate programs.
d. Review/revise course outlines.
e. Participate in articulation of courses/programs.
f. Participate in advisory committees as applicable.

5. Participate in Professional Development.
a. Participate in professional growth activities that are aligned with the colleges strategic goals.
b. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties.
c. Participate in professional organizations.

6. Participate in Departmental Routines.
a. Assist in scheduling of classes.
b. Assist in setting departmental goals.
c. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the college program and course-level.
d. Assist in assessing new equipment and/or supplies.
e. Serve on standing committees.
f. Serve on ad-hoc committees (for example search college task-force or instructional area committees).
g. Participate in program review.
h. Comply with registration/records procedures.
i. Verify student enrollment.
j. Attend department division and college-wide faculty meetings.

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer assembly)

Loud noise

Typical office or administrative