High School Welding Instructor - Dual Enrollment & Safety

Pitt Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt Community College seeks a full-time Welding Instructor to deliver welding and blueprint reading instruction at partner high schools within the PCC service area. The role acts as the on-site PCC representative in high schools, aligning with PCC curriculum, safety standards, and industry certifications.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, assessing students, and reporting grades, while maintaining safety in shop environments and fostering strong partnerships with K–12 staff and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Welding Technology or Applied Science, or equivalent.
• Three to five years of welding industry experience and/or welding instruction.
• Ability to work effectively in a high school setting and communicate with K–12 administrators and staff.
• Preferred: AWS CW or CWI credential; dual enrollment/partnership experience; community college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver welding and blueprint reading instruction at assigned high school sites according to PCC curriculum and certifications (e.g., AWS).
• Maintain safe, orderly shop environments and enforce OSHA standards.
• Prepare lesson plans, assessments, and materials; evaluate and report grades and attendance; submit required academic reports.
• Serve as PCC contact at high schools; build relationships with Career Development Coordinators, counselors, and administrators.
• Communicate with partners about enrollment, progress, and program expectations; participate in events and planning.
• Advise students on progress, program requirements, and pathways to enrollment/workforce entry; assist with registration and financial aid referrals.
• Maintain records and submit departmental reports, orders, and professional development docs.
• Stay current with welding tech and instructional best practices through professional involvement.
• Participate in college committees and other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology or Applied Science

AWS CW or CWI credential (preferred)

Job description

Pitt Community College seeks a full-time Welding Instructor to deliver welding and blueprint reading instruction at partner high schools within the PCC service area. The role acts as the on-site PCC representative in high schools, aligning with PCC curriculum, safety standards, and industry certifications.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, assessing students, and reporting grades, while maintaining safety in shop environments and fostering strong partnerships with K–12 staff and