Welding & Fabrication Tech Instructor - Hands-On Lab Leader

Ranken Technical College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranken Technical College 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.

Teaches assigned theory and lab classes, plans daily activities for students, and supervises both theory and technical project grades. Maintains a safe worksite, enforces safety standards, and supports curriculum development and equipment maintenance.

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.

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.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Student motivation

Education

Assc. degree Welding & Fabrication

Certificate Welding & Fabrication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ranken Technical College 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.

Teaches assigned theory and lab classes, plans daily activities for students, and supervises both theory and technical project grades. Maintains a safe worksite, enforces safety standards, and supports curriculum development and equipment maintenance.