Welding Instructor

Monash University; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College is seeking a Welding instructor to teach 35 hours per week across spring, summer, and fall terms, and to design curricula that meet state and accreditation guidelines. The role emphasizes student engagement, assessment, and professional collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings a Technical Diploma in Welding with 5 years of welding experience, strong industry credentials, and a service-oriented approach to education.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include a technical diploma in Welding with 5 years of current welding experience.
• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED with 5 years of welding experience.
• Candidate must hold all industry credentials required to work in the profession.
• Applicant should demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach 35 hours per week in the daytime during spring, summer, and fall semesters.
• Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials that meet course objectives and accommodate diverse students.
• Classes may be scheduled day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekends.
• Maintain regular office hours and grade records; respond to information requests promptly.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in curriculum design within guidelines.
• Assist in assessment and placement of students and participate in recruitment and advisement.
• Engage in service activities such as committee work and departmental goals.

Skills

Welder experience

Education

Technical diploma in Welding

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job no: 495762
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Ruston, LA
Categories: Welding

Department:Academic Affairs

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaching

• Teach 35 hours per week in the daytime during the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
• Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
• Classes may be day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekends
• Maintain regular office hours, grade records
• Respond to requests for information in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings
• Design and develop curriculum within state and accreditation body guidelines
• Assist in assessment and placement of students in appropriate classes
• Participate in student recruitment, placement, advisement, and serve on college committees
• Identify student learning outcomes: develop processes and tools for assessment; incorporate results in order to modify instruction and materials in coordination with colleagues

2. Professional Development

• Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
• Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self- reflection.
• Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).

3. Service

• Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils
• Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, and recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection
• Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention
• Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college
• Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards
• Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
• Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education: The preferred qualifications for this position are a technical diploma in Welding and 5 years of current experience as a Welder. The minimum qualifications for the position are a high school diploma/GED and 5 years of current experience as a welder. The successful candidate must currently hold all industry-based credentials required to work in the profession. The successful candidate must also be service-oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of Louisiana Delta Community College. Applicants should also demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds. The successful candidate must be service-oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism.

Benefits

• As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 15 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close:

Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System