Welding Instructor & Curriculum Innovator

CHESS; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CHESS seeks a Welding Instructor in the Instruction Department to teach welding courses toward certificates, degrees and AWS certifications. The incumbent may travel to satellite locations as needed and support accreditation efforts.

The role covers syllabus creation, LMS-based instruction, student guidance, assessment of outcomes, program development, and collaboration with the department director. It may also involve hiring part-time instructors and partnerships.

Qualifications

• AWS certification in SMAW required.
• Three years of welding experience required.
• OSHA 10 certification within 90 days of hire.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares syllabi each semester, selects textbooks, and adopts textbooks.
• Uses the LMS to facilitate learning across modalities.
• Travels to satellite campuses to provide instructional delivery.
• Implements active learning techniques.
• Administers and grades assignments, tests, quizzes; develops handouts.
• Participates in course learning outcomes assessment and uses data to improve teaching.
• Contributes to program and curriculum development and innovations.
• Assists in hiring and scheduling part-time instructors.
• Provides one-to-one student guidance and degree audits.
• Engages in professional development and committees.
• Operates equipment and performs work related to welding.
• Coordinates and schedules student tutors.
• Participates in recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Establishes industry partnerships for workforce transitions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Curriculum development

Classroom presentation

Advising methods

Research methods

Supervisory skills

Curriculum innovation

MS Office

Google Suite

Education

AWS certification SMAW

Three years welding experience

OSHA 10 certification within 90 days

Teaching experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

CHESS seeks a Welding Instructor in the Instruction Department to teach welding courses toward certificates, degrees and AWS certifications. The incumbent may travel to satellite locations as needed and support accreditation efforts.

The role covers syllabus creation, LMS-based instruction, student guidance, assessment of outcomes, program development, and collaboration with the department director. It may also involve hiring part-time instructors and partnerships.