Adjunct Welding Instructor

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a qualified instructor to teach classroom and laboratory welding courses starting Spring 2025. Candidates should have significant teaching experience and relevant certifications, ensuring students gain essential skills in various welding techniques. This rewarding position offers a chance to shape the next generation of welders in a technical and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years full-time experience or journey worker status required.
• Teaching experience and NCCER certification required.
• Official transcripts and Licensures/Certificates must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Teaches classroom and laboratory courses in welding.
• Prepares and supervises students in various welding techniques and safety.
• Operates and maintains welding lab equipment.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

OxyFuel Cutting

Plasma Cutting

Education

Associate Degree in teaching discipline

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Teaches classroom and laboratory courses. Prepares and teaches a full range of welding coursework such as oxy-acetylene, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc (including pipe), gas tungsten arc (steel, stainless, and aluminum), and fabrication. Supervises students during classroom and laboratory activities.

Must be proficient in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, all positions plate and pipe, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Must be proficient with OxyFuel and Plasma Cutting equipment. Must be capable of operation and maintaining all welding lab equipment.

Face-to-Face Classes

Needed for Spring 2025

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in teaching discipline or Graduate Apprentice in appropriate field.
• Minimum of five (5) years full-time experience or journey worker status required.
• Teaching experience and NCCER certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and AWS Certifications.

EEO STATEMENT: Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or veteran status.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina and OCtech prioritize employment for veterans.

For ALL Faculty Positions: An unofficial/student copy of your transcript must be submitted along with your online application if the position requires a degree and/or certificate. Official transcripts are required upon employment. If applicable, current Licensures/Certificates must be submitted with your application; official copies are required upon employment.