Welding Instructor - ACEWD Faculty - Oakton College

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton Community College is looking for a dedicated instructor for a skills course in Welding located offsite at Glenbrook North High School. The course covers welding fundamentals, safety practices, and basic fabrication techniques, ensuring students gain hands-on experience with SMAW and GMAW processes.

Candidates must have an active welding credential, safety certification, and 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Instructional experience is also crucial, along with knowledge of AWS standards and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in structural fabrication, pipe welding, or related fields.
• 2+ years of instructional experience is required.
• Knowledge of current AWS standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct courses and laboratories on welding at scheduled times.
• Enforce safety regulations and ensure a hazard-free lab environment.
• Collaborate with Oakton staff and host site.

Skills

Active welding credential

Active safety credential

Excellent communication skills

Experience in structural fabrication

Experience with online learning platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Oakton College is seeking a dedicated instructor for a skills course in Welding. This accelerated course introduces students to welding fundamentals, safety practices, and basic fabrication techniques. Students gain hands‑on experience with SMAW and GMAW processes, along with oxy‑fuel cutting. Emphasis is placed on safety, weld quality, and job readiness aligned with AWS standards.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Refine existing curriculum as applicable
• Preparation of additional instructional materials (as appropriate)
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and conducting courses and laboratories at scheduled times
• Safety Management: Enforce rigorous safety regulations, ensure the proper use of protective gear, and maintain a hazard‑free lab environment.
• Assess and reflect on student progress
• Classroom management
• Collaboration with Oakton staff and host site
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of final grades

Requirements:

• Active welding credential
• Active safety credential
• 3-5+ years of professional experience in structural fabrication, pipe welding, or related fields
• 2+ years of Instructional experience
• Working knowledge of current AWS standards
• Experience with on line learning platforms
• Excellent communication, patience, and the ability and desire to effectively demonstrate manual skills to diverse student populations

Additional Information:

Located -Offsite: Glenbrook North High School

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.