Welding Instructor Full-Time

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Louisville, KY

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson Community and Technical College is seeking a full-time instructor to teach welding within Jefferson County, Oldham County, Shelby County, and Carroll County as needed. Classes will be taught on one of our campuses and in a correctional institution as part of the college’s Prison Education Program. This position begins fall of 2026.

Requirements

• 3 years welding experience in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and Oxyfuel Cutting

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Welding Technology
• 3+ years of Field Experience
• Pipe fitting and pipe welding are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching classes in: Shielded Metal Arc Welder (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welder (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW), Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Blueprint Reading.
• Showing up prior to the start of class, preparing materials, and instructing lectures and lab courses.
• Following a course schedule and grading written and lab assignments that conform to a provided rubric in a timely manner.
• Providing the necessary instructions and demonstrations for students to achieve the Student Learning Outcomes.
• Recording attendance, reporting no-shows, and responding to email communications.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree