Welding Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Thibodaux, LA

77d • $67,948 - $91,358

About The Position

Fletcher Technical Community College is hiring a 12-month faculty member in Academic Affairs & Initiatives, within Energy & Advanced Technologies. The Welding Instructor teaches credit and non-credit welding courses through engaging, hands-on instruction and trains students in safe welding practices, equipment operation, material handling, housekeeping, and shop procedures. The instructor evaluates weld quality, strength, and workmanship and maintains required inspection documentation.

The role includes preparing course materials, syllabi, assessments, and learning activities aligned with approved curriculum and program outcomes; maintaining attendance, grades, student progress records, and required reports; and supporting students through advising, tutoring, mentoring, feedback, and career guidance. The instructor also develops relationships with local employers and industry partners, supports employment, certification, and continued-education opportunities, and ensures instructional equipment and technology are safe and operational.

The instructor participates in advisory committees, recruitment events, registration, college meetings, professional development, and institutional service, while fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 36 months of professional welding experience. NCCER Core or OSHA certification is preferred, but candidates who do not have certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire. The role may require a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Salary is $67,948–$91,358, commensurate with rank. A passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 36 months of professional welding experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to teach, a range of welding processes and courses.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality standards, student success, and workforce readiness.
• Effective instructional, organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Candidates without NCCER Core or OSHA certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
• Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Core or OSHA certification.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• College-level or high-school teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach credit and non-credit welding courses using engaging, hands-on instructional methods.
• Train students in safe welding practices, equipment operation, material handling, housekeeping, and shop procedures.
• Evaluate weld quality, strength, and workmanship, and maintain required inspection documentation.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, assessments, and learning activities aligned with approved curriculum and program outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, student progress records, and required reports.
• Provide academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and timely feedback to support student success and retention.
• Help students pursue employment, certifications, and continued education through career guidance, recommendations, and industry connections.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers and industry partners to support placement and workforce-training opportunities.
• Ensure welding equipment and instructional technology are safe, operational, and ready for use.
• Participate in advisory committees, recruitment events, registration, college meetings, professional development, and institutional service.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment for students, colleagues, and visitors.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, term life, disability, accident, and vision coverage.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for tax savings on some child care and medical expenses.
• 14 holidays per year, typically including a longer break at Christmas.
• Annual (vacation) leave and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED