Welding Instructor

Isothermal Community College | Part Time Campus Assistant-Maintenance/Grounds; Sefton; On-site; GBP 35,855 - 49,301; Full time

Job summary

Isothermal Community College is seeking a Welding Instructor to deliver welding coursework and provide highquality learning experiences for students. The instructor will teach welding courses, align with state standards, and support career aspirations while adhering to college policies and mission.

The role requires managing a full teaching load across traditional, online, and hybrid formats, with evening and weekend offerings as needed.

Qualifications

• Field experience and demonstrated competency in welding.
• An associate’s degree in welding technology.
• Community College teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop course outlines and teaching materials based on the state curriculum standards and make changes to the curriculum as needed
• Facilitate the delivery of courses in the Welding program each academic year
• Deliver a full-time teaching load providing a combination of traditional, internet, and hybrid classes as needed for the academic year including teaching evening and weekend courses
• Serve as a curriculum and career development advisor to Welding students
• Conduct classroom observations of adjunct faculty in coordination with the Dean
• Serve on various college committees and community organizations
• Serve as an ambassador in the community for the College and the Welding programs
• Assist and consult with the Dean, upon request
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College
• Ability to work with others and describe technical issues to non-technical personnel
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and in a variety of work environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be highly organized
• Excellent technical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Must work well independently and within a small team to support the division’s infrastructure
• Display initiative, flexibility, and the ability to determine priorities; ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and accomplish goals within set time and financial limits without undue stress
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with a minimum of supervision

Skills

Welding experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in welding technology

Community College teaching experience

Job description

Title

Welding Instructor

Employment Type

Full Time

Duration

12 Months

Start Date

08/10/2026

Work Schedule

Varies based on student needs

Position Summary

In support of Isothermal Community College, the Welding Instructor is responsible for providing a high-quality learning experience for all College students. The instructor will teach Welding courses; provide high quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations; perform instructional-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the College; the instructor will also demonstrate a commitment to the Learning College concept, assessment, cooperative learning, and student advising

Responsibilities

• Develop course outlines and teaching materials based on the state curriculum standards and make changes to the curriculum as needed
• Facilitate the delivery of courses in the Welding program each academic year
• Deliver a full-time teaching load providing a combination of traditional, internet, and hybrid classes as needed for the academic year including teaching evening and weekend courses
• Serve as a curriculum and career development advisor to Welding students
• Conduct classroom observations of adjunct faculty in coordination with the Dean
• Serve on various college committees and community organizations
• Serve as an ambassador in the community for the College and the Welding programs
• Assist and consult with the Dean, upon request
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College
• Ability to work with others and describe technical issues to non-technical personnel
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and in a variety of work environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be highly organized
• Excellent technical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Must work well independently and within a small team to support the division’s infrastructure
• Display initiative, flexibility, and the ability to determine priorities; ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and accomplish goals within set time and financial limits without undue stress
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with a minimum of supervision

Minimum Qualifications

Field experience and demonstrated competency in welding

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in welding technology
• Community College teaching experience

Open Date

07/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Institution. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or via phone at [phone].

Contact Information

Rutherford Campus
286 ICC Loop Road
P.O. Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
[phone]
TTY: [phone]

Polk Center
1255 West Mills St.
Columbus, NC 28722
[phone]

Rutherfordton Learning Center
134 Maple Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
[phone]