Instructor - Welding

LCTCS; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sowela Technical Community College invites applications for an Instructor - Welding in Lake Charles, LA. You will teach welding courses and labs, maintain records, and support student outcomes while aligning with industry standards.

Responsibilities include developing curricula and advising students on career pathways, with a focus on safety and hands-on lab instruction. A 9-month unclassified faculty appointment applies, with an emphasis on workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to pass 6G SMAW and 6G GTAW pipe tests.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
• Able to stand, move between labs, and lift 25–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach Welding courses and labs following policy.
• Maintain accurate student records and required reports.
• Assess and support student learning outcomes through evaluation.
• Develop and update instructional materials and outlines.
• Advise students on academic/career pathways and industry readiness.
• Apply AWS/ASME standards to ensure safety and quality.
• Manage welding labs, equipment, and inventory.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to improve programs.

Skills

6G SMAW

6G GTAW

Microsoft Office 365

Stand long hours

Lab supervision

Equipment handling

Safety PPE

Welding equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma in Welding

Tools

Oxyfuel systems

Plasma systems

Welding machines

Job description

Instructor - Welding Job no: 495658 Closes: Work Type: Faculty Full-Time Locations: Lake Charles, LA Categories: Academic Affairs, Welding

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Transportation & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Welding courses and associated labs in accordance with institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate student records, instructional documentation, and required reports in a timely manner.
• Assess and support student learning outcomes through evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain instructional standards, curriculum materials, and course outlines.
• Advise and support students in academic planning, career pathways, and workforce readiness.
• Apply industry standards that align with AWS and ASME standards to ensure quality and safety in all instructional activities.
• Manage welding labs, including equipment, inventory, and safe operational practices.
• Collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and community stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience

5 years of relevant industry experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to pass a 6G SMAW pipe test
• Ability to pass a 6G GTAW pipe test
• Ability to effectively utilize basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 applications, to complete job-related tasks
• Ability to stand for extended periods while instructing, demonstrating techniques, and supervising lab activities
• Ability to walk and move frequently between classroom and laboratory work areas
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials typically up to 25–50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to demonstrate welding techniques or inspect student work
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for operating welding equipment and tools
• Visual acuity to safely perform welding tasks, monitor student work, and identify weld quality and defects
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to heat, welding fumes, bright light, and moderate to high noise levels
• Ability to wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, gloves, and protective clothing
• Ability to operate welding machines and cutting equipment, including oxyfuel and plasma systems, safely and effectively
• Sufficient physical stamina to demonstrate welding processes and oversee hands-on lab instruction throughout the workday

Required Licenses or Certifications

N/A

Preferred Education

Technical Diploma in Welding

Preferred Experience

5 years of relevant industry experience.

Benefits

• As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.