Welding Instructor for Applied Technology & Labs

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

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.