Welding Faculty: Industrial Technology (On-Campus)

Heartland Community College; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Community College in Central Illinois seeks a full-time Welding faculty member to teach hands-on welding courses and mentor students in the Industrial Technology program. You will connect classroom learning to real-world job expectations while promoting safety and industry standards.

The appointment is 9 months (mid-August to mid-May), with potential start dates in January 2027 or August 2027. Candidates should bring industry experience and a commitment to inclusive teaching and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2000 hours of successful work experience in welding/industrial technology.
• Ability to teach a wide range of Industrial Technology courses (welding, metals, manufacturing).
• Ability to work inclusively with diverse student populations and staff.
• Experience in teaching or mentoring or apprenticeship instruction.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes
• Participate in developing and reviewing curricula and instructional methods
• Assist in the articulation of courses within the division
• Develop, integrate, and evaluate student learning outcomes within the framework of Heartland Community College assessment protocols
• Remain current in one's discipline
• Advocate for student persistence and pathways to completion through cooperation with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff
• Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook
• Serve the institution in a variety of ways; examples of service activity include, but are not limited to, participation on teams and committees, assistance with marketing and recruitment events, and promotion of a collegial work environment
• Participate in program review
• The hired individual may be expected to teach a range of courses as assigned.
• Full‑time faculty are responsible for teaching courses and supporting student achievement, developing curriculum for the Industrial Technology program, working with local employers, and contributing to departmental and College‑wide initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry welding experience

Apprenticeship instruction

Safety awareness

Employer collaboration

Education

Welding education or training

Apprenticeship completion

Industry certifications

Job description

Heartland Community College in Central Illinois seeks a full-time Welding faculty member to teach hands-on welding courses and mentor students in the Industrial Technology program. You will connect classroom learning to real-world job expectations while promoting safety and industry standards.

The appointment is 9 months (mid-August to mid-May), with potential start dates in January 2027 or August 2027. Candidates should bring industry experience and a commitment to inclusive teaching and