TDCJ Welding Instructor

Alvin College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvin College in Rosharon/Alvin, TX seeks a full-time Welding Instructor to deliver instruction within the TDCJ program. You will design and deliver lessons that align with curriculum, demonstrate welding techniques, safety practices, and equipment usage.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, supervising hands-on labs, assessing progress, and keeping attendance records. You will collaborate with college staff and TDCJ to maintain a safe learning environment and keep course

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong welding skills, including proficiency in structural welding, pipe welding, and FCAW processes.
• Candidates should possess skills in welding inspection and quality control to evaluate welds for safety, accuracy, and adherence to applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver welding instruction aligning with curriculum standards and techniques.
• Prepare instructional materials and supervise hands-on welding labs.
• Assess student performance and maintain progress and attendance records.
• Collaborate with college staff and TDCJ personnel to uphold guidelines and safety.
• Participate in program evaluation and curriculum updates to keep content current with industry practices.

Skills

Structural welding

Pipe welding

FCAW

Job description

Role Description

The TDCJ Welding Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Rosharon/Alvin, TX, responsible for delivering welding instruction to learners within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) program. The instructor designs and delivers lessons that align with established curriculum standards, demonstrating proper welding techniques, safety practices, and equipment usage. Daily responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, supervising hands‑on welding labs, assessing student performance, and maintaining accurate records of progress and attendance. The role involves collaborating with college staff and TDCJ personnel to uphold institutional guidelines, ensure a safe learning environment, and support students in developing job‑ready welding skills and industry awareness. The instructor also participates in program evaluation and continuous improvement activities to keep course content current with industry practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong welding skills, including proficiency in structural welding, pipe welding, and FCAW processes.
• Candidates should possess skills in welding inspection and quality control to evaluate welds for safety, accuracy, and adherence to applicable standards.