Professor, Welding

Niagara College; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara College invites applications for the position of Professor, Welding at the Welland Campus, commencing October 2026. The role focuses on academic leadership, curriculum development, teaching welding courses, and collaboration with industry partners to ensure student success.

The successful candidate will bring a strong welding background, post-secondary teaching experience, and a commitment to health and safety in line with Ontario regulations.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Qualification – 456A Welder, 308A Metal Fitter Fabricator, or 433A Industrial Millwright Mechanic.
• Minimum of five years of practical experience with welding functions.
• Demonstrated competency in curriculum design, delivery and evaluation at the post secondary level is preferred.
• Experience teaching or training adults would be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient with standard computer software applications.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety legislation and safe work practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, industry and community partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and develop an effective learning environment for students.
• Design, revise and update courses/curriculum; teach assigned courses.
• Consult with stakeholders (faculty, community and industry partners).
• Define course objectives and evaluate student comprehension of objectives.
• Utilize a variety of instructional media/resources; provide individualized instruction where necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum design

Delivery and evaluation

Adult education

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Computer software

Health and safety

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Certificate of Qualification – 456A Welder, 308A Metal Fitter Fabricator, or 433A Industrial Millwright Mechanic

Post-secondary teaching experience preferred

Job description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Professor, Welding within the School of Trades. This position will commence in October 2026 at the Welland Campus.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Professor position is responsible for providing academic leadership and developing an effective learning environment for students. The successful candidate should aspire to provide academic excellence in the learning environment, thus enabling our students to achieve success in their careers. This includes designing, revising and updating courses/curriculum; teaching assigned courses; consulting with stakeholders (faculty, community and industry partners); defining course objectives and evaluating student comprehension of objectives; utilize a variety of instruction medium /resources; and provide individualized instruction where necessary. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required qualifications:

• Certificate of Qualification – 456A Welder, 308A Metal Fitter Fabricator, or 433A Industrial Millwright Mechanic


• Minimum of five years of practical experience with welding functions


• Demonstrated competency in curriculum design, delivery and evaluation at the post secondary level is preferred


• Experience teaching or training adults would be considered an asset


• Excellent written and communication skills


• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills


• Proficient with standard computer software applications


• Strong commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety legislation and safe work practices


• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, industry and community partners


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and support diverse learners

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.