Welding Instructor: Build Skills, Certifications & Careers

Sowela Technical Community College; Thibodaux, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Thibodaux, LA seeks a Welding Adjunct Instructor to teach credit and non-credit welding courses and to manage a safe, organized shop environment.

The role emphasizes instruction in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW with emphasis on technique, code-level quality, and student success. Strong communication and LMS proficiency are required; NCCER Core or OSHA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 36+ months of hands-on welding/fabrication experience.
• Knowledgeable in multiple welding processes and able to teach a variety of welding courses.
• Strong instructional techniques, organization, and a student-centered attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; basic computer proficiency (LMS, email, Office).
• NCCER Core or OSHA certification preferred, or obtained within the first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach credit and/or non-credit welding courses using proven, student-centered methods (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW).
• Instruct and enforce safe use of welding equipment, PPE, and shop procedures; maintain equipment and a clean lab.
• Develop and post syllabi aligned to master syllabi; communicate attendance, grading, and assessment policies; provide timely feedback.
• Inspect weld quality; complete inspection documentation; prepare students for AWS or industry tests.
• Mentor and advise students on progress, certifications, and job pathways; refer at-risk students to counseling/advising.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and grade records; meet college timelines for rosters and communications.
• Participate in professional development and collaborate with department colleagues to advance program goals.
• Be available to students via phone/email within division response-time windows.

Skills

Welding experience

Welding processes knowledge

Instructional techniques

Communication skills

LMS/computer proficiency

Safety & lab management

Education

High school diploma or GED

36+ months welding/fabrication experience

NCCER Core or OSHA certification (preferred)

Teaching experience in college or high school (preferred)

CWI (preferred)

Job description

Fletcher Technical Community College in Thibodaux, LA seeks a Welding Adjunct Instructor to teach credit and non-credit welding courses and to manage a safe, organized shop environment.

The role emphasizes instruction in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW with emphasis on technique, code-level quality, and student success. Strong communication and LMS proficiency are required; NCCER Core or OSHA certification is preferred but not mandatory.