Welding Instructor - Full Time Permanent

Florence-Darlington Technical College; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florence-Darlington Technical College seeks a qualified instructor to provide welding instruction, advise students, and help develop curricula. The role requires staying current with welding procedures (ASW/NCCER) and participating in college committees to promote institutional objectives.

Responsibilities include managing classrooms and labs, delivering assigned courses, assisting with recruitment and retention, supporting graduate placement, and aligning programs with industry needs.

Qualifications

• A welding certificate and at least 1 year of work experience in welding.
• Current welding procedures knowledge (ASW/NCCER) and ability to pass a relevant welding test.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in the teaching discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality welding instruction and related course documentation.
• Provide academic advising and assist with recruitment and retention efforts.
• Manage classroom and lab activities, maintain safety, and prepare equipment budgets.
• Design new programs, revise curricula, and participate in advisory committees.
• Support graduate placement and build rapport with employers of graduates.

Skills

Welding

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (teaching discipline)

Associate degree (teaching discipline)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

General Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction for students, academic advising, assist in graduate placement, attend graduation ceremonies, assist with student orientation/registration, revise curricula, develop new courses, design new programs, revise instruction materials, remain current in teaching field, work on college committees and promote institutional objectives.

Examples of Duties

Job Functions

• Provide high quality instruction, teach courses as assigned, provide students with course documentation, demonstrate effective interaction skills, relate instruction/materials to course objectives, develop creative class activities, use various teaching techniques, and organize instruction.
• Provide academic advising, assist with recruitment, develop and implement successful retention activities, assist in graduate placement, assist in student orientation/registration, provide appropriate safety instruction.
• Manage classroom/lab, clinic activities in an orderly manner, hold 8 office hours per week, submit all required reports in a timely manner, prepare budget projections for equipment and supplies, and practice good housekeeping, repair equipment as appropriate.
• Design new programs, revise curricula, develop new courses, develop and revise instructional materials for current courses, participate in advisory committees.
• Work on college committees, perform public service for the college, supervise/chaperone student events, promote the purpose and institutional objections of the college, and build rapport with employers of graduates.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

A certificate in welding, one full year of work experience, and demonstrated competencies in welding. Candidate must be current in welding procedures (certified according to ASW or NCCER standards) and pass a test appropriate for the classes they will be teaching or a high school diploma or GED and two full years of work experience in a welding discipline, including welding and metal fabrication. Additionally, candidates must be current in welding procedures (certified according to ASW or NCCER standards) and pass a welding test appropriate for the classes they will be teaching.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or associate's degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.

Supplemental Information

Anticipated Work Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Fridays, 8:00 am - 11:30 am

EOE Statement

EOE/AA/ADA/M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.

Veteran Preference

To claim Veteran’s Preference, all eligible persons must select their veteran’s status on the application and submit a DD Form 214. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty upon request and prior to an interview. Persons claiming veteran status without accompanying documentation (DD Form 214) shall not receive preference. “Veteran” means a person who served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces on active duty, for reasons other than training, and was discharged under honorable conditions.

Classification

UG70 - Unclassified #61130706 Legacy #19575