Welding Instructor - Applied Technology

Southern Adventist University; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Adventist University seeks a full‑time teaching faculty member in welding to develop and deliver certificate-based welding courses, including lecture and laboratory components. The candidate will mentor advisees, foster student growth, and integrate Seventh-day Adventist beliefs in course content.

The role requires 10 years of welding industry experience, Associate’s degree in welding or related field, and AWS credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience with HVAC/industry welding practices.
• Associate’s degree in welding technology or related field; AWS credentials preferred.
• Must be able to write and speak English fluently.
• Must express commitment to Jesus Christ and SDA beliefs; be an SDA member in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and teach welding curriculum for the university’s trades program, including lab components.
• Demonstrate and teach welding technologies across multiple metals; oversee safety protocols in laboratories.
• Identify and implement stackable credentials and workforce certifications based on employer needs.
• Advise and mentor students in academic, spiritual, and career development; sponsor student clubs and tours.
• Maintain and upgrade welding labs, ensure equipment safety, and keep current industry knowledge.

Skills

Welding instruction

Curriculum development

Mentoring students

English fluency

Education

Associate’s degree in welding technology

AWS CWI

AWS CWE

Tools

Oxyacetylene welding

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

Job description

Location: Applied Technology
Hours: Full-Time, Salary
Job Description: The Applied Technology Department is seeking a full-time teaching faculty member in welding. The ideal candidate will be proficient in developing and teaching certificate-based welding courses, including both lecture and laboratory components. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to mentoring advisees, nurturing student learning both in and out of the classroom, and discipling students in Jesus Christ.

Location: Applied Technology
Hours: Full-Time, Salary
Job Description: The Applied Technology Department is seeking a full-time teaching faculty member in welding. The ideal candidate will be proficient in developing and teaching certificate-based welding courses, including both lecture and laboratory components. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to mentoring advisees, nurturing student learning both in and out of the classroom, and discipling students in Jesus Christ.

Duties:

• Develop, revise, and teach workforce-aligned curriculum in welding for the university’s new trades program. Must be able to demonstrate and teach welding technologies including, but not limited to, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and pipe welding on multiple metals as appropriate.
• Ensure that the curriculum remains current, industry-relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of employers by integrating emerging technologies, workforce competencies, and industry standards into course content and instructional practice.
• Identify and implement industry-recognized micro-credentials, stackable credentials, and workforce certifications aligned with employer needs and labor market.
• Appropriately integrate Christian faith and biblical principles as reflected in Seventh-day Adventist beliefs in course content and by personal interactions with students and colleagues.
• Maintain welding laboratories, develop safety protocols and a training program for equipment use, and support students’ use of laboratory equipment.
• Advise and mentor students in the areas of academic, spiritual, and career development.
• Sponsor student clubs, tours/trips, and special projects.
• Nurture a culture of collaboration within the Applied Technology department to promote the growth of the trades and careers programming on campus.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current industry knowledge, strengthen technical competencies, and enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements:

Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ and the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and be an SDA church member in good and regular standing.

Qualifications:

10 years relevant industry experience and appropriate American Welding Society (AWS), or equivalent, certifications required. Associate’s degree in welding technology, industrial arts, or related field, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credentials preferred. Prior teaching experience preferred. Be able to write and speak English fluently.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate welding equipment, standard office machines such as computers, calculators, telephone and other office equipment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.