Welding Instructor (Trade Experience)

Texas State Technical College (TSTC); Bend (OR); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays and extended break

Health and retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) seeks an experienced Welding Instructor to deliver approved curriculum and assessments in an applied learning environment. You will guide discussions, mentor students, and implement technology to enrich the classroom experience.

Responsibilities include delivering high‑quality instruction, developing syllabi, maintaining records, ensuring safety, and supporting student success through advising and feedback. Industry experience and certifications are required.

Formación

• Verifiable industrial welding experience.
• tighter description to ≤140?
• Proficiency in GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW on plate and pipe.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high quality instruction in welding technologies.
• Organize and deliver course syllabi and instructional plans.
• Maintain student records and safety standards.
• Mentor students and provide constructive feedback.

Conocimientos

Welding experience

GTAW (TIG) welding

GMAW (MIG) welding

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

SAW welding

Blueprint reading

Pipefitting theory

Plasma cutting

Oxy-Acetylene cutting

Educación

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related teaching discipline

NDTE experience

AWS D1.1/CD1.1 Certification

NCCER Certification

OSHA 30

Herramientas

N/A

Descripción del empleo

Be Transformational!

Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

What We Offer You

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career
• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated
• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas' comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more. Follow the links below for additional details:

TSTC Benefits

TSTC Retirement Plans

Employee Discount Program

Job Description

New positions for Welding Instructors coming soon to our Ft. Bend campus! TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.

Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.

Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.

We provide our Instructors with the training to be successful. Industry experience required. Please submit certifications, licenses, and transcripts along with your resume.

Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

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.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.

STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT

Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.

PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION

Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.

TEAMWORK & SERVICE

Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:

TEACHING & LEARNING

Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.

Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.

MENTORSHIP & COACHING

Understanding and empathizing with student experiences. Providing personalized guidance and support. Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.

ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK

Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning. Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Verifiable industrial work experience in the welding and fabrication Industry.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in all welding disciplines (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW on plate and pipe as well as knowledge in Plasma and Oxy-Acetylene cutting procedures).
• Successful completion of supervised Weld Test on site.
• Must be proficient at blueprint reading and pipefitting theory and its application.

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

Preferred candidate would also have:

• 2 Years or more teaching experience a plus
• NDTE experience and strong metallurgical background preferred.
• 3+ years industrial experience in the Welding and Fabrication Industry
• AWS D1.1 or D9.1 Certifications
• NCCER Certification
• OSHA 30

Education and Experience

Required

• Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the technology's teaching discipline.
• Verifiable professional experience may be accepted in lieu of other requirements as approved by the Vice Chancellor who oversees academic programs, or his/her designee.*

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related teaching discipline

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.