Part-time Instructor, Welding Tulsa Technology Center

Oklahoma State Chamber; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulsa Tech is seeking a Part-time Welding Instructor to teach welding skills to adult students at a Tulsa campus. The role requires a minimum of five years of industry experience and an AWS certification, with two evening sessions per week.

Teaching experience is preferred but not required. The instructor will deliver competency-based instruction, maintain student records, and ensure up-to-date syllabi and lesson plans, contributing to the ACD program's goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience in welding or related field.
• Must hold AWS Certification.
• Teach two evenings a week at a Tulsa Tech campus.
• Teaching experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in welding.
• Instruct students using competency-based curriculum and current instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and grade records per policy.
• Ensure syllabus, supply lists, and lesson plans are current before each class.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Instructor experience

AWS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part-time Instructor, Welding

Position Description

• At least 5 years of industry experience required
• Must have AWS Certification
• Conduct training related to welding skills and practices for adult students two evenings a week at a Tulsa Tech campus location
• Teaching experience preferred but not required
• May be needed to teach one or more of the following specialties: pipe welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, SMAW

Essential Job Functions for all ACD Instructors

1. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience in the appropriate subject matter.
2. Instruct students in competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
3. Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment.
4. Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by district policy and certification/regulatory agencies.
5. Ensure syllabus, supply list and lesson plans are current prior to each class taught.
6. Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills and professionalism (i.e. – prepared, reliable, responsible, punctual, etc.)
7. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of Tulsa Tech’s ACD program.
8. Participate in professional development opportunities as required by the ACD department.
9. Maintain dependable attendance and timely arrival in accordance with scheduled work hours.
10. Perform all other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Shift

Evenings

Salary Schedule

Standard rate schedule for non-regular (temporary, adjunct, substitute) and regular part-time employees

Hiring Range

$35 per hour

Benefits

N/A

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements

Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements

Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to travel or work extended hours, as needed.
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Closing Date

This posting will remain open as part of our continuous recruitment efforts. Due to ongoing business needs, we are continuously seeking qualified candidates for this role. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available. This position will remain posted until a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established or organizational needs change.

NOTE

TULSA TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER