Welding Instructor

Northeastern Technical College; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northeastern Technical College is seeking a Welding Instructor to teach and develop materials, advise students, and support administration through committee work. The role covers classroom and lab environments with an emphasis on safety, student success, and curriculum development.

The position requires welding expertise, instructional ability, and willingness to travel to partner campuses and industry sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate Degree in Welding with five years welding experience or a Diploma in Welding with eight or more years welding experience and working toward an Associate Degree.
• Proficiency in ARC, MIG, TIG, Flux Core, Pipe welding (high pressure), Gas welding and Gas and plasma cutting.
• Preferred: AWS Certified Welding Inspector and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate learning in multi-modal and lab environments.
• Assist students in personal and professional development.
• Develop and maintain courses and curriculum with clear objectives and outlines; manage classrooms and labs with safety awareness.

Skills

ARC welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux Core welding

Pipe welding

Gas welding

Plasma cutting

Education

Associate Degree in Welding

Diploma in Welding

Job description

Job Responsibilities Responsibilities of Welding Instructor To serve as an instructor for the College, including duties of teaching, developing materials, advising students, and providing assistance to the administration through committees and other activities.

• Present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process through multi-modalities and laboratory environments.
• Participate in assisting students in personal and professional development.
• Develop, revise and maintenance of courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines and appropriate instructional methods. Demonstrate and provide professional effective classroom management and control, maintain safety and current lab experience and equipment, provide timely and accurate reports supporting the collegiate learning environment.
• Effective use of required office hours and professional student advising for student completion.
• Participate in college activities and the promotion of NETC through service.
• Participate in activities designed to develop professional skills to maintain and improve job proficiency.
• All other duties assigned by the Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Associate Degree in Welding with five (5) years of welding experience or one (1) year Diploma in Welding and eight (8) or more years welding experience and working towards an Associate Degree. Must be proficient in ARC, MIG, TIG, Flux Core, Pipe welding (high pressure), Gas welding and Gas and plasma cutting. Preferred requirements: AWS Certified Welding Inspector and teaching experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education. Knowledge and/or work experience. Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility. Knowledge of college mission, goals and objectives and ability to relate these to areas of responsibility. Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of a professional level staff; establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty and others. Ability to interpret and apply all related laws. Demonstration of teaching abilities.

Additional Comments

Employee will receive minimal supervision in the performance of teaching and advising responsibilities; employee is expected to demonstrate independence and discretion in teaching practice and student advising. Drivers license required.

The teaching environment includes classroom and lab, requiring local travel to business/industry and community campuses and some short term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional Development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations include partner High Schools, State, Federal and Juvenile Correction facilities, community campuses, and industry partners.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)work full-time for that agency or organizationhave Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan make 120 qualifying payments