Welding Instructor

State of South Carolina; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Work-life balance

State retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) is seeking a Welding Instructor to teach, develop materials, advise students and support college administration. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues and participate in committees to advance workforce education.

The role requires presenting course content through multi-modal instruction and labs, assisting students with personal and professional development, maintaining safety and equipment, and contributing to curriculum development and program

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Welding with 5 years welding experience or Diploma with 8+ years welding experience.
• Proficiency in ARC, MIG, TIG, Flux Core, Pipe welding (high pressure), Gas welding and Gas/plasma cutting.
• Preferred AWS Certified Welding Inspector and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process through multi-modalities and laboratory environments.
• Assist students in personal and professional development.
• Develop, revise and maintain courses and curriculum through objectives, outlines and appropriate instructional methods; ensure classroom safety and up-to-date lab equipment; provide timely reports.
• Utilize office hours for student advising and ensure student completion.
• Participate in college activities and NETC promotions.
• Engage in activities to develop professional skills and maintain job proficiency.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education.

Skills

ARC welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux Core welding

Pipe welding (high pressure)

Gas welding

Plasma cutting

Education

Associate Degree in Welding

Diploma in Welding

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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.

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:

• 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 organization
• have 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

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.