Welding Instructor – Ulysses, Kansas Seward County Community College Your future, our legacy

Seward County Community College; Ulysses (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits program

Tuition reimbursement for employee and

dependents

Job summary

Seward County Community College in Ulysses, Kansas seeks a Welding Technology Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on welding instruction, aligning training with regional industry needs.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of welding experience, proficiency across SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and the ability to weld multiple materials, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Start date August 2026 and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of welding experience in an industry setting.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and other welding processes.
• Ability to weld on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on welding instruction.
• Support student success and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Assist with program development and accreditation activities.
• Engage with local industry and community partners to support workforce needs.
• Provide student advising and mentoring.

Skills

Welding experience

Welding processes

Material welding (carbon steel, SS, Al

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in Welding Technology

AWS Certification (preferred)

Prior teaching or training experience

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE)

Tools

AWS Certification

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/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 Range:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location:

Ulysses, Kansas

Position Status:

Full-Time

Start Date:

August 2026

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Campus

Other information

• Clery Act Campus Safety and Security Report
• FMLA English
• FMLA Spanish