Welding Instructor (Part-Time)

South Piedmont Community College; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College invites applications for a part-time Welding Instructor position in Monroe, NC. The instructor develops and delivers welding courses, assesses student outcomes, and maintains current course materials.

Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, staying current with industry practices, and participating in program assessment and budgeting processes. Courses may be scheduled in person or online, days, evenings, or weekends across college locations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Welding Technology or CWI credential.
• 4 years of full-time welding experience.
• OR 6+ years of welding experience or other qualifying credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned welding courses.
• Develop course curriculum.
• Maintain updated course materials and resources.
• Remain accessible to students and colleagues.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position.
• Remain current with developments in the industry/field and instructional best practices.
• Actively participate in continuous program improvement through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program level.
• Participate in developing recommendations for program budgets, including forecasting anticipated budgetary needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, Associate Vice President, or Vice President.
• Teaching assignments may be scheduled in person or online during the day, evening, or on weekends, at one or more of the college’s campuses and other locations.

Skills

4 years welding experience

6+ years welding experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Welding Technology

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential

Job description

The Welding Instructor is a part‑time position located primarily on the Tyson Family Center for Technology Campus in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the Director of Advanced Manufacturing, the Welding Instructor assumes responsibility for course development, instruction, and course assessment for assigned welding courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned welding courses.
• Develop course curriculum.
• Maintain updated course materials and resources.
• Remain accessible to students and colleagues.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position.
• Remain current with developments in the industry/field and instructional best practices.
• Actively participate in continuous program improvement through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program level.
• Participate in developing recommendations for program budgets, including forecasting anticipated budgetary needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, Associate Vice President, or Vice President.
• Teaching assignments may be scheduled in person or online during the day, evening, or on weekends, at one or more of the college’s campuses and other locations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Welding Technology from an accredited institution or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• 4 years of full‑time equivalent work experience in the welding field.
• OR documentation of significant experience or contributions to the discipline demonstrated through:
• 6 or more years of full‑time equivalent work experience in the welding field.
• Technical and performance competency or other qualifying credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the secondary or post‑secondary levels.
• Evidence of effective problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and effectively manage high‑pressure situations.

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.