Welding Instructors #2535 and #2536

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College is seeking Welding Instructors to join their team. The role involves teaching welding courses, designing curriculum, and evaluating students. Candidates must have the relevant educational qualifications and practical experience in various welding processes. This position offers a chance to impact future professionals in the welding field.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree in welding technology or related field.
• Relevant work experience in welding training.
• Must complete an associate degree within two years if only having a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses and providing delivered instruction.
• Designing and developing curriculum.
• Evaluating student performance and advising students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Associate degree in welding technology

High school diploma with additional work experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Trident Technical College is seeking Welding Instructors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching courses by providing systematically planned and delivered instruction, designing and developing curriculum, evaluating student performance, and advising students. Teaching assignments may include curriculum courses taught during days and evenings on campus and off-site.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires an associate degree in welding technology or a closely related field and relevant work experience, or a high school diploma plus five (5) years of work experience that includes welding training and teaching the theory and application of processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxyacetylene cutting (OAC), and plasma-arc cutting (PAC). An equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience may also be considered. All qualified applicants must pass a welding test. Candidates with only a high school diploma must complete an associate degree within two (2) years of hire. Additionally, qualified applicants must successfully complete welding performance tests in the SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have an associate degree in welding technology or a closely related field plus three (3) years of work experience. Practical knowledge and experience in all welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW including pulse-spray, and FCAW). Must be able to track purchase requisitions and other budget/shipping/receiving documents. Must be able to pass a welding skills test in all processes taught within the program. Candidates should be adaptable to environments with ongoing changes in technology, policies, and procedures. Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are essential.

Additional Comments

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts for full evaluation. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open and filled, with a preference for applications received by March 14, 2025.

Faculty positions require submission of related unofficial transcripts and certifications. Official transcripts/certifications are required upon hire. International transcripts must be evaluated through WES. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded, mailed, faxed, or emailed in PDF format. Employment is subject to a background check in accordance with FCRA.