Welding Instructor & Tech-Driven Mentor

TSTC; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Health insurance

Retirement with matching

Generous time off

Job summary

Texas State Technical College is seeking a qualified welding instructor to deliver approved curriculum and mentorship in an applied learning environment. The role emphasizes safe, engaging instruction, creative delivery, and coverage of welding disciplines plus blueprint reading and pipefitting theory.

The candidate will manage schedules, keep records, ensure safety, and support student success through advisement and retention efforts. Evening/weekend flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Verifiable industrial work experience in the welding and fabrication Industry.
• Successful completion of supervised Weld Test on site.
• Proficient at blueprint reading and pipefitting theory and its application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
• Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
• Performs student advisement and collaborates with Student Success to improve retention.
• Participate in related tours and recruitment events and assist in program promotion.

Skills

Welding experience

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

Plasma cutting

Oxy-Acetylene cutting

Blueprint reading

Pipefitting

Education

AWS D1.1 Certification

NCCER Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

Texas State Technical College is seeking a qualified welding instructor to deliver approved curriculum and mentorship in an applied learning environment. The role emphasizes safe, engaging instruction, creative delivery, and coverage of welding disciplines plus blueprint reading and pipefitting theory.

The candidate will manage schedules, keep records, ensure safety, and support student success through advisement and retention efforts. Evening/weekend flexibility is required.