Instructor, Welding

Western Piedmont Community College•Western Piedmont Community College Main Campus, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) seeks a student-centered, innovative, and collaborative Instructor of Welding to join our full-time faculty. This nine-month faculty position provides high-quality classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction that prepares students for successful careers in welding and related industries. The successful candidate will engage students through practical, industry-relevant instruction using current welding processes, equipment, technology, and safety practices while supporting skill attainment, credential completion, workforce readiness, and student success. Under the supervision of the Department Head of Engineering, Horticulture & Building Construction Technology, the Instructor teaches assigned welding courses in classroom and laboratory environments in accordance with North Carolina Community College System standards, applicable accreditation requirements, and College policies. At Western Piedmont Community College, faculty are educators, mentors, and partners in student success. Every faculty member contributes to creating a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where students are challenged, supported, and empowered to achieve their educational and career goals. Faculty are expected to: Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that promotes critical thinking, scientific reasoning, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, curiosity, and academic achievement. Build meaningful relationships with students through mentoring, advising, timely communication, and individualized support. Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and a commitment to continuous learning. Support student persistence, completion, transfer, and workforce readiness. Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen academic programs and continuously improve student learning. Support the College's mission, vision, values, strategic priorities, and commitment to student success.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum faculty credential requirements established by the North Carolina Community College System and Western Piedmont Community College for the Welding courses assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Career and Technical Education with a focus in Welding, or related field (e.g., Engineering) ; or Associate degree in Welding Technology or related field (e.g., Industrial Systems Technology) along with verifiable work experience in the field.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of directly related industrial welding experience.
College-level or community college teaching experience in welding or a closely related technical field.
Current industry-recognized welding certifications or credentials.
Experience with current welding processes, equipment, technologies, and industry safety practices.
Experience with curriculum development and student learning outcomes assessment.
Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology.
Demonstrated commitment to student success.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned welding courses using effective classroom and hands-on laboratory instructional strategies that promote student engagement and learning.
Develop and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, laboratory activities, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with established course learning outcomes.
Demonstrate appropriate welding processes, techniques, equipment operation, and industry practices.
Utilize instructional technology and effective teaching practices to enhance student learning.
Maintain current knowledge of welding processes, equipment, industry standards, technology, and workforce expectations.
Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students as assigned.
Maintain regular office hours and provide timely communication and feedback.
Monitor student progress and connect students with appropriate College resources.
Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and instructional records in accordance with College policies.
Support students in developing the technical skills, professionalism, and workplace behaviors needed for successful employment.
Participate in curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement.
Assess student learning outcomes and use assessment results to improve instruction.
Assist with program planning, assessment, accreditation/compliance activities, and academic quality initiatives.
Maintain course content consistent with current industry standards, technologies, and workforce expectations.
Ensure safe operation of welding laboratories and instructional equipment.
Enforce laboratory safety procedures, proper equipment operation, and required personal protective equipment.
Assist with laboratory organization, equipment maintenance, inventory, consumables, and instructional materials.
Identify and report equipment repair, replacement, maintenance, supply, and safety needs.
Promote safe handling and storage of welding materials, compressed gases, equipment, and related supplies.
Participate in departmental, divisional, and College committees.
Attend faculty meetings, commencement, professional development activities, and College events.
Participate in student recruitment, retention, outreach, and program promotion activities.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, employers, workforce partners, advisory committee members, and community partners.
Maintain professional competence through ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.