Instructor - Welding at Dixon Correctional Institute

Baton Rouge Community College; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks a dedicated Welding Instructor for Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, LA. The role focuses on teaching welding courses, advising students, and supporting college service while upholding program standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, preparing syllabi, and ensuring accreditation and certification requirements are met. A strong background in welding and commensurate credentials are expected.

Qualifications

• Five years of welding experience or more.
• AWS certification or equivalent welding credential is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding courses and develop/adhere to master course syllabi.
• Advise students, assist with registration and recruitment as needed.
• Maintain office hours, and provide timely grading and reporting of attendance and grades.
• Engage in department, division, and college service and professional development.
• Maintain current AWS and NCCER certifications as required.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate’s degree in welding or related field

AWS certification or equivalent

Job description

Instructor - Welding at Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI)

Updated: 07/02/2026

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Jackson, Louisiana

Empowering Students with Technical Skills, Advancing Workforce Excellence, and Career Achievement

Full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advising, college service, professional development and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution’s mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies. Faculty report directly to the department chair within their respective departments and divisions.

Key Responsibilities

I. Teaching: 75%

• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities
• Use learning resources to help students learn
• Assess student learning in accordance with college policy
• Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
• Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
• Advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed
• Follow the approved master course syllabi
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
• Assure that all Industry Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements are maintained
• Maintain current AWS and/or NCCER certifications

II. Administrative: 10%

• Notify dean/department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner.
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Attend convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process

III. Service: 5%

• Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college
• Represent BRCC and actively engage the community’s business and industry

IV. Professional Development: 5%

• Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise

V: Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Field(s) of Study: Welding
• Certifications/Licenses Required: American Welding Society (AWS) or Other Relevant Welding Certification(s)

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced:
  • Written and oral communication skills presenting ideas effectively to individuals/groups.
  • Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization interacting in a way that inspires trust, confidence, and integrity.
  • Interpersonal skills to handle any student concerns
• Proficient:
  • Organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to convey knowledge and skills to students conveying ideas and facts concisely and accurately.
• Basic:
  • Mechanical aptitude

Preferred Education

• Associate’s degree in welding or related field
• Certifications/Licenses Preferred: Relevant Welding Certification(s) or American Welding Society (AWS)

Preferred Experience

• Applicants must possess at least 5 years of welding experience as well as industry-based certifications.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• The preferred applicant may possess an associate degree in any field or be committed to an educational program of study leading to an Associate Degree or higher.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Dynamic reading skills and speaking voice required.
• Must be able to generate class materials, reports and master the operation and skills required to maximize the productivity through best practices and planning.
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork skills, and be willing to think outside of the box.
• Must have an equivalent combination of education, training and on the job experiences to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become successful technicians.
• Higher Education teaching experience
• Provide subject matter expertise and counsel

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,BRCC 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 childcare 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.

Why Join BRCC

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.