Welding Instructor — Shape Skilled Welders & Careers

Texas State Technical College; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is hiring an Instructor to deliver approved welding curriculum in an applied learning environment. You will enable student growth through engaging activities, assessments, and feedback, integrating technology to enrich experiences and serving as a program ambassador.

The base salary is anticipated to be $72‑78k+ annually, with a potential $2k per semester retention bonus and full state benefits including paid health insurance and retirement with matching.

Qualifications

• Verifiable industrial welding experience in welding and fabrication.
• Proficiency in GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW on plate and pipe; Plasma and Oxy‑Acetylene cutting.
• Successful completion of an on-site weld test.
• Blueprint reading and pipe-fitting theory applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Develop syllabi and instructional plans, organize daily classes with innovative techniques.
• Maintain schedules, records, and a safe instructional environment with equipment safety.

Skills

Welding expertise

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

Plasma cutting

Oxy-Acetylene cutting

Blueprint reading

Education

NDTE certification (preferred)

Job description

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is hiring an Instructor to deliver approved welding curriculum in an applied learning environment. You will enable student growth through engaging activities, assessments, and feedback, integrating technology to enrich experiences and serving as a program ambassador.

The base salary is anticipated to be $72‑78k+ annually, with a potential $2k per semester retention bonus and full state benefits including paid health insurance and retirement with matching.