Welding Instructors #2535 and #2536

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College is looking for Welding Instructors responsible for teaching courses and evaluating students. The ideal candidates will have an associate degree or related field experience, as well as strong communication and customer service skills. This role may involve evening teaching and requires passing various tests.

Qualifications

• Must pass a welding test; high school diploma holders must obtain an associate degree within two years.
• Preferred: Associate degree plus three years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses, design curriculum, and evaluate student performance.
• Advise students and provide systematic instruction.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Associate degree in welding technology

High school diploma plus five years of welding training and teaching experience

Job description

Trident Technical College is seeking Welding Instructors. Responsibilities include teaching courses by providing systematically planned instruction, designing curriculum, evaluating student performance, and advising students. Teaching may occur during days and evenings on campus or off-site.

The minimum qualifications are an associate degree in welding technology or a related field with relevant work experience, or a high school diploma plus five years of welding training and teaching experience in processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxyacetylene cutting, and plasma-arc cutting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All applicants must pass a welding test. Those with only a high school diploma must complete an associate degree within two years of hire. Qualified applicants must pass performance tests in the specified welding processes.

Preferred candidates will have an associate degree plus three years of work experience, practical knowledge in all welding processes, and the ability to track procurement and budget documents. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Applicants must complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Some positions may require unofficial transcripts for evaluation. Official transcripts and certifications are required upon employment, with international transcripts evaluated through WES.

Application materials can be uploaded, mailed, faxed, or emailed to TTC Human Resources. The position remains open until filled, with a preference for applications received by March 14, 2025. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check in accordance with FCRA.