Welding Instructor – Ulysses, Kansas

Seward County Community College; Ulysses (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits program

Health and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents

Annual and sick leave allowances

Participation in social security (FICA)

State retirement programs (KPERS)

Job summary

Seward County Community College in Ulysses, Kansas, is seeking a full-time Welding Technology Instructor. The role involves providing classroom and hands‑on training in welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits including health coverage and tuition reimbursement. Start date is August 2026, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of welding experience in an industry setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, etc.).
• Ability to weld on a variety of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and hands‑on laboratory instruction in welding processes.
• Support student success and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Assist with program development, student advising, and community engagement.

Skills

Welding experience in an industry setting

Proficiency in multiple welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)

Ability to weld on various materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum)

Strong communication and organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in Welding Technology

Job description

Seward County Community College serves as an important link to higher education in the remote corner of Southwest Kansas, serving a student population of which around 70% is first int their families to attend college. More than half identified as Hispanic. We draw students from a five-state service area. The success full candidate must be familiar to the region or willing to relocate and became acculturated to the community and demographic flavors of the rural Midwest.

Seward County Community College is seeking a Welding Technology Instructor to support expanded program offerings in Ulysses, Kansas. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality workforce training aligned with regional industry needs.

Responsibilities

The Welding Instructor is responsible for providing classroom and hands‑on laboratory instruction in welding processes, supporting student success, and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. The instructor will also assist with program development, student advising, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of welding experience in an industry setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, etc.)
• Ability to weld on a variety of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Welding Technology
• AWS Certification (preferred but not required)
• Prior teaching or training experience
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE)

Essential Functions

• Deliver instruction in welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and OAW
• Provide hands‑on training in lab environments using industry‑standard equipment
• Maintain a safe learning environment and ensure compliance with all safety standards
• Support student learning through advising, mentoring, and assessment
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and materials
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum development, and accreditation processes
• Engage with local industry and community partners to support workforce needs

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location

Ulysses, Kansas

Position Status

Full‑Time

Start Date

August 2026

Background Check

Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Separate application required for additional or future openings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Campus