Welding Instructor

Keel•Ladson, SC

About The Position

The Welding Instructor facilitates and delivers training and educational courses for the tuition-based welding school and oversees the operations and instruction of the Merrill Institute. The instructor prepares and teaches lectures, labs, and classroom instruction according to the required curriculum and AWS SENSE model, and provides quality training to prepare students for entry-level welding jobs in industry. The role includes teaching welding skills and related codes, standards, tool use, maintenance, and safe operating practices; evaluating student work; advising students; monitoring attendance and retention; and communicating student performance and related issues to the Director of Merrill Institute. The instructor also maintains lesson plans, supplies and equipment, supports curriculum and budget work as assigned, and maintains professional expertise to meet accreditation standards. Infrequent travel may be required to other Institute locations in the Midwest and to recruiting fairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Instructor (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE).
Exceptional organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to facilitate small classes of 1–5 students and medium classes of 6–14 students; class sizes may increase over time.
High weld proficiency, including advanced GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW skills in all positions on different alloys.
At least five years of custom manufacturing and welding experience.
At least two years of training and facilitation or management experience.
Good understanding of the manufacturing and welding industry.
Ability to demonstrate and instruct every performance test module to students from different backgrounds, using varied teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, and audiovisual and technological aids.
Ability to communicate information, confirm student understanding, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Ability to lead and inspire students in a classroom environment.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods and perform physical welding.
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and provide lectures, labs, and classroom instruction according to the required standard curriculum.
Follow course outlines, objectives, and program evaluation mechanisms, and maintain daily lesson plans.
Teach students about welding subject areas, including tool and equipment use, maintenance, safe operation, and applicable codes and standards.
Teach the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits for manufacturing employment.
Grade assignments, return graded work, and submit final grades in a timely manner.
Provide educational assistance during office hours or by appointment and advise students on school policies and satisfactory performance.
Communicate with the Director of Merrill Institute about student performance and student-related issues.
Submit textbook, supply, and equipment needs in writing when requested or required, and obtain consumable supplies and educational materials from the administrative office as needed.
Ensure students follow catalog guidelines daily.
Attend mandatory meetings scheduled by the Director or Executive Sponsor.
Serve on committees, such as curriculum development or retention, as assigned.
Provide annual budget input in collaboration with the Director and/or Executive Sponsor, as required.
Monitor and maintain equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities.
Facilitate and execute training and educational courses for the tuition-based welding school.
Teach in accordance with the AWS SENSE model and prepare students for entry-level welding employment.
Maintain an annual graduation and employment rate of 90% or higher.
Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required.
Maintain professional expertise through activities such as seminars, professional literature, and online courses to meet accreditation standards.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel infrequently to sister Institute locations in the Midwest and attend periodic recruiting fairs as needed.