Instructor of Welding

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe seeks an Instructor of Welding to teach at ASU Beebe Searcy and later Jacksonville campuses. The role covers GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and metal fabrication, with NCCER and AWS D1.1 curricula.

Instructors may need AWS certifications under supervision and OSHA training delivery. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree and 3–5 years of welding experience; preferred credentials include AWS CWI/CWE and NCCER instructor certification, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; three to five years of welding experience.
• Ability to pass structural welding tests on FCAW and SMAW with backing.
• Willingness to obtain AWS CWI/CWE credentials and NCCER Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in classroom and lab settings.
• Provide NCCER Training Certifications.
• Provide OSHA Training Certifications per D1.1 and ASME codes.
• Maintain welding shop inventory and cleanliness.
• Engage advisory committee to align curriculum with industry needs.
• Meet recruitment goals for minimum 25 students annually.
• Collaborate with Regional Career Center Director and Dean to reach goals.
• Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the welding program.
• Create lesson plans and program outcomes; follow curriculum.
• Use CANVAS, Campus Management, and Office 365 as needed.

Skills

Structural welding

Pipe welding

Welding knowledge

AWS D1.1 familiarity

NCCER certifications

CWI/CWE credentials

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS D1.1 curriculum

NCCER curriculum

Job description

Position Type: Faculty

Job Title: Instructor of Welding

Classification Title: Instructor

Campus Location: ASU Searcy

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position will begin the Fall semester of 2026 meeting at the ASU Beebe Searcy campus. Beginning in the Spring semester of 2027, this class will be taught at the Jacksonville High School campus in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of the discipline required to share in the teaching of secondary students. The Welding instructor is responsible for teaching in the classroom and lab environment. Welding processes to be taught include, but are not limited to, GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Fux Core Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and Metal Fabrication, both in the basic and advanced processes. NCCER and AWS D1.1 curriculum will be used in the instruction. The instructor must be able to inspect welds to grant AWS certifications, under the direct supervision of a qualified AWS CWI, to the students according to the AWS D1.1 and ASME guidelines or be willing to obtain those certifications. It is preferred for the instructor to be able to also provide OSHA safety training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provide instruction in a classroom and a lab environment.
• 2. Provide NCCER Training Certifications.
• 3. Provide OSHA Training Certifications in accordance with D1.1 and ASME Codes.
• 4. Maintain parts inventory and cleanliness in the Welding shop area.
• 5. Cultivate relationships with the Welding advisory committee membership to achieve program and college goals. Maintain relevant industry curriculum with the establishment of program-level outcomes for the welding program with the guidance of the advisory committee members.
• 6. Achieve program recruitment goals to ensure a minimum annual program enrollment of at least 25 students.
• 7. Work closely with the Regional Career Center Director and Dean of Career Education to achieve recruitment and program goals.
• 8. Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the Welding program.
• 9. Ability to create lesson plans and program-level outcomes and carry them out effectively as well as follow written curriculum.
• 10. Use college technology such as CANVAS, Campus Management, Office 365 adequately and appropriately.

Performed any other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree. Three to Five years verifiable, work-related experience in structural welding or pipe welding field. Ability to successfully pass a structural welding knowledge test and a FCAW 3G with backing, a FCAW 4G with backing, a SMAW 3G with backing, a SMAW 4G with backing and a 6G Open V-Groove weld on Pipe with a 6010 root.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field. AWS CWI and CWE credentials. NCCER Instructor certification. Previous teaching experience. Ability to successfully pass a structural welding knowledge test and a FCAW 3G with backing, a FCAW 4G with backing, a SMAW 3G with backing, a SMAW 4G with backing and a 6G Open V-Groove weld on Pipe both with a 6010 SMAW root and GTAW root.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range: $46,694

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Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements

Criminal Background

ASU Beebe EEO Statement

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number

F2852014

Open Date

08/04/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof. Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

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