Welding Instructor: Mentor Tomorrow's Fabricators

Goodwin University; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k employer match

Employee & dependent life insurance

Great tuition benefits for employee,sp

PTO program

Job summary

Goodwin University in East Hartford, CT, seeks a Welding Instructor to join its Manufacturing Program and prepare the next generation of skilled welders. The role requires hands-on welding expertise and the ability to develop curriculum and assess student performance.

We value 5+ years of welding experience, teaching or supervisory background, and strong teamwork with students and staff. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in subject area preferred; BA with 5+ years industry teaching/training acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years welding experience in industry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot welding equipment.
• Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop relevant welding curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance.
• Deliver classes including early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
• Engage in professional development and stay current with welding tech.
• Represent the college professionally to students and community.
• Maintain attendance, inventories, and assist with retention strategies.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting welding equipment

Quality control

Mentoring students

CWI certification

MS Office

Education

Master's or BA with 5+ years industry teaching/training

Tools

SMAW

TIG

MIG

Flux Core

Plasma Cutting

Job description

Goodwin University in East Hartford, CT, seeks a Welding Instructor to join its Manufacturing Program and prepare the next generation of skilled welders. The role requires hands-on welding expertise and the ability to develop curriculum and assess student performance.

We value 5+ years of welding experience, teaching or supervisory background, and strong teamwork with students and staff. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.