Welding Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Diploma in Welding and Joining Technology or related diploma/degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years out of the past seven (7) years of experience in welding and joining.
• Must be able to pass the AWS welding test; some locations will require an additional pipe welding test.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom and lab content.
• Skill to make timely decisions.
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable, smaller tasks.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in accurate grading and record keeping.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in interacting with the public.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Diploma in Welding and Joining Technology with 5 or more years welding experience
• AWS or related welding and joining certifications.
• Directly related teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of Welding and Joining Technology in accordance with industry standards.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in Welding and Joining Technology.
• Instructs courses in a classroom and lab environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.
• Instructs face-to-face, blended, on-campus, and mobile lab as needed.
• Prepare customized training plan according to the needs of corporate or community customers.
• Assesses student progress based on established course grading requirements; grades all coursework in a timely manner in accordance to industry standards.
• Utilizes current technology in the classroom and lab.
• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss student instructional programs and other issues.
• Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.
• May be required to attend professional development training as required for specific classroom/lab course delivery.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the Welding and Joining Technology program.
• Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order.
• Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
• Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.

Benefits

• $40.00 per contact hour.
• All adjunct positions are part-time, temporary positions offered on the needs of the college.
• Adjunct positions do not include benefits or promises of future full-time employment.