Welding Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Owensboro, KY

4d • $55,000 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Owensboro Community and Technical College is hiring a full-time, 12-month instructor with a broad background in Welding and Fabrication for the Welding Technology Program. The instructor will teach various formats within the Welding Program which includes Hybrid (online) lecture and hands on labs. Classes will be administered in accordance to American Welding Society SENSE guidelines. Assignment may include some evening and online courses. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the community and technical college mission.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology or equivalency with 3 years of applicable work experience required.
• OFC, PAC, CAC-A, Cutting Processes, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and robotic welding processes experience required.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Welder with Certifications in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW Welding processes.
• AWS Certified Welding Educator and AWS Certified Welding Inspector.
• Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the areas of OFC, PAC, CAC-A, Cutting Processes, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and robotic welding processes.
• Collaborate with business and industry to maintain an awareness of emerging welding technologies, trends, and issues in the field.
• Provide academic advising and career-related counseling for students.
• Engage in recruitment and retention activities through programming at secondary schools, community partners, and professional organizations; with a concentrated focus on the adult learner population.
• Participate in faculty professional development activities to include employer sponsored training, committee work, and campus collaborations.

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