Welding and Fabrication Technology Instructor - Full Time

Ranken Technical College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D & Disability

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) savings plan

Pension Plan

PTO 20 days

Holidays

Job summary

Ranken Technical College seeks an experienced Welding and Fabrication Instructor to prepare and teach courses, conduct labs, and guide students through hands-on projects. You will ensure safe shop practices and contribute to curriculum development.

The role requires an associate degree with welding experience and strong communication, planning, and mentoring abilities. Preference for teaching background; on-site work in St. Louis, MO with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with at least 5 years of experience in welding & fabrication.
• Certificate in Welding & Fabrication with at least 7 years of experience.
• Community college/technical school teaching experience preferred but will train.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to weld with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW in all positions.
• Mechanically inclined with repair experience on industrial equipment.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned theory and lab classes; plan daily activities and supervise student work.
• Instruct and evaluate students in live welding and fabrication projects; enforce safety standards.
• Maintain a safe worksite and gym equipment; assist in equipment upkeep.
• Assist in development of curriculum, syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participate in college governance, committees, advising, and training to stay current with industry standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department chair or management.

Skills

Presentation skills

Motivate diverse learners

MS Office proficiency

Planning & organization

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associates degree in Welding & Fabrication

Certificate in Welding & Fabrication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role

Prepares for and teaches Welding and Fabrication Technology courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Welding and Fabrication Technology department.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing welding and fabrication, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Welding and Fabrication with at least 5 years of experience.
• Certificate in Welding and Fabrication with at least 7 years of experience.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but will train.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Ability to weld with SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions
• Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability
• Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (Free)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)
• 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)