Welding Instructor

Thibodaux Chamber; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Thibodaux, LA, seeks a full-time Welding Instructor to teach credit and non-credit welding courses and to train students in safe practices, equipment operation, and shop procedures.

You will develop course materials, maintain records, provide academic advising, and foster industry connections to support student success and placement in the skilled trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 36 months of professional welding experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of—and ability to teach—a range of welding processes and courses.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality standards, student success, and workforce readiness.
• Effective instructional, organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• NCCER Core or OSHA certification preferred; candidates without certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach credit and non-credit welding courses using engaging, hands-on instructional methods.
• Train students in safe welding practices, equipment operation, material handling, housekeeping, and shop procedures.
• Evaluate weld quality, strength, and workmanship; maintain required inspection documentation.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, assessments, and learning activities aligned with approved curriculum and program outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, student progress records, and required reports.
• Provide academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and timely feedback to support student success and retention.
• Help students pursue employment, certifications, and continued education through career guidance, recommendations, and industry connections.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers and industry partners to support placement and workforce-training opportunities.
• Ensure welding equipment and instructional technology are safe, operational, and ready for use.
• Participate in advisory committees, recruitment events, registration, college meetings, professional development, and institutional service.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment for students, colleagues, and visitors.

Job description

Job no: 495720
Closes: 10/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
Work Type: Faculty Full-Time
Locations: Thibodaux, LA
Categories: Welding
College: Fletcher Technical Community College
Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives
Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month
Salary: $67,948 - $91,358 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

What You'll Do:

• Teach credit and non-credit welding courses using engaging, hands-on instructional methods.
• Train students in safe welding practices, equipment operation, material handling, housekeeping, and shop procedures.
• Evaluate weld quality, strength, and workmanship; maintain required inspection documentation.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, assessments, and learning activities aligned with approved curriculum and program outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, student progress records, and required reports.
• Provide academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and timely feedback to support student success and retention.
• Help students pursue employment, certifications, and continued education through career guidance, recommendations, and industry connections.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers and industry partners to support placement and workforce-training opportunities.
• Ensure welding equipment and instructional technology are safe, operational, and ready for use.
• Participate in advisory committees, recruitment events, registration, college meetings, professional development, and institutional service.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment for students, colleagues, and visitors.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 36 months of professional welding experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of—and ability to teach—a range of welding processes and courses.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality standards, student success, and workforce readiness.
• Effective instructional, organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• NCCER Core or OSHA certification preferred; candidates without certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• College-level or high-school teaching experience.

Why This Role Matters:

You will do more than teach welding—you will help students gain the technical confidence, professional habits, credentials, and employer connections needed to launch or advance rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical 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. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.