Welding Instructor (Evening Classes)

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Lamar, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,137,000 - 1,619,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement

Exceptional paid leave

Fitness Center access

Job summary

Lamar Community College invites applications for a Part-Time Welding Instructor. The successful candidate will teach welding courses to support the LCC Trades program, work with diverse student populations, and help maintain high instructional quality.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in welding or equivalent industry experience, ability to qualify for CTE credentialing, and verifiable work history. The schedule may include day, evening, and weekend classes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in welding or work experience equivalent.
• Ability to qualify for CTE credentialing.
• Verifiable documentation of work experience.
• Commitment to serving diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding courses listed under WEL credits
• Assist in program development and curriculum revision
• Maintain current knowledge of welding industry standards
• Work with Dean and faculty to ensure quality instruction

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Diversity engagement

Education

Associate degree in welding

Job description

Title: Welding Instructor (part-time)

Position Type: Instuctor

College: Lamar Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: LCC Trades

Reports To: Dean of Academics

Location: Lamar

Salary Range:$1,000 Per Credit Hour

Who We Are:

At Lamar Community College, you'll find the rare opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the benefits of rural Colorado living. Trade traffic for open roads, crowded neighborhoods for friendly faces, and long commutes for more time doing what you love.

Our campus is at the center of a vibrant and supportive community where employees have the chance to make a visible impact, build genuine relationships, and help shape the future of students and the region. From community festivals and local sporting events to outdoor adventures, stunning prairie sunsets, and some of the best stargazing in Colorado, Lamar offers a lifestyle that is both rewarding and refreshing.

If you're looking for a career where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your community knows your name, Lamar Community College may be exactly the place you've been searching for.

Job Summary:

Do you have an Associate Degree in Welding or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience? Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and helping others develop their welding skills? If so, Lamar Community College invites you to apply for our Part-Time Welding Instructor position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach courses such as the following:

• WEL 101 - Allied Cutting Processes Credits: 4 (1-3)
• WEL 102 - Oxyacetylene Joining Processes Credits: 4 (1-3)
• WEL 103 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc I Credits: 4(1-3)
• WEL 104 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc II Credits: 4 (1-3)
• WEL 106 - Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters Credits: 4(1-3)
• WEL 110 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I Credits: 4 (1-3)
• WEL 111 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc II Credits: 4 (1-3)
• WEL 124 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credits: 4(1-3)
• WEL 125 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding Credits: 4(1-3)
• WEL 202 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 4 (1-3)
• WEL 224 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credits: 4 (1-3)
• WEL 230 - Pipe Welding I Credits: 4 (1-3)

Actual schedule may vary based on semester course load.

• Assist in program development and other division tasks as assigned by the Dean of Academics.
• Participate in the development and revision of curriculum and program/course evaluation and assessment, including student learning outcomes.
• Perform related duties in the plumbing discipline as assigned; participate in professional development activities
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter
• Use effective teaching/learning strategies
• Work cooperatively with other department members and the Dean of Academic Services to develop and maintain quality instruction
• Assignment may include a combination of day, evening, and weekend courses

Competencies/KSAs:

Ability to teach, mentor, and engage diverse student populations.
Knowledge of current industry standards, regulations, equipment, and practices.
Ability to provide hands‑on instruction in laboratory, shop, clinical, or field environments.
Ability to integrate workforce competencies and industry expectations into instruction.
Ability to maintain safe learning environments and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to develop partnerships with employers, advisory committees, and industry stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment
An Associate’s Degree in welding and/or work experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree
Verifiable documentation of work experience
Ability to qualify for CTE credentialing
Comfortable navigating the challenges of teaching
Ability to demonstrate or articulate a commitment to serving all students

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching at a community college or in a higher education setting

Selection Process:

Position Closes 6/30/26 @ 11:55 pm

One round interview process with Dean of Academics and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Additional Information/Benefits:

• PERA Retirement
• Exceptional paid leave benefits
• A supportive, mission‑driven environment where your work directly impacts students and the community
• Free employee access to our Fitness Center

As an employee of, and the Colorado Community College System, this position is required to uphold and enforce the policies of LCC and CCCS, and all local, state and federal laws. This position will comply with all student privacy laws (FERPA); and is a mandatory reporter of any suspected illegal activity.