Welding/Manufacturing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College seeks a Welding/Manufacturing Instructor to teach courses in welding, fabrication and manufacturing for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The position involves curriculum development, coordinating program activities with the Instructional Dean, advising students, and participating in college committees. This tenure-track role supports continuing improvement and outreach, including online/remote delivery where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in Welding/Manufacturing; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Sufficient related industrial experience to support the assignment.
• Ability to teach welding, fabrication, manufacturing and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Instruct welding and manufacturing courses to diverse student groups.
• Coordinate program activities with the Instructional Dean and faculty.
• Develop, modify and review course content and curricula.
• Support grant-funded projects and advisory committees.
• Advise students, monitor progress, and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Teaching methods

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Associate degree in Welding/Manufacturing

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technologies, Education, Engineering, or closely related field preferred

Job description

To teach welding and manufacturing courses as assigned and to provide support leading to students successfully completing the program of study.

First Consideration will be given to applicants who apply by September 13th, 2026.

This position is open until filled. This position is for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

Instruction (80% of Time)

1. The primary purpose is to instruct program courses, which include welding, fabrication, manufacturing and related disciplines and to assist in coordination of the program, including degrees, associated certificates, part-time faculty, and advisory committee activities.
2. Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (e.g. lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.
3. Curriculum development and modification by working with the Instructional Dean and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs. Curriculum development may include projects such as revising and creating new courses in support of Southwestern’s articulated programs of study with partner universities. Finally, instructional work includes curriculum review and redesign that typically accompanies program reviews.

Other Institutional Duties (20% of Time)

1. Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development. Attend conferences and professional meetings.
2. Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
3. This faculty position supports a program of study that may receive various grant funding including Perkins and U.S. Depart of Labor and Education grants. Active participation in committees and collaboration with the grant funded stakeholder groups is required, including hosting bi-annual advisory committee meetings.
4. This position may advise students as assigned. In this case, the faculty will meet with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services. The faculty will maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information.
5. All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college. This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.
6. Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution’s continuous improvement cycle; this includes participating in the college wide accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.
7. Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum of an associate’s degree in Welding/Manufacturing. Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technologies, Education, Engineering, or closely related field preferred. Sufficient course work to support the assignment(s) in welding and manufacturing.

Experience: Sufficient related industrial experience to support the assignment(s) in welding and manufacturing. Demonstrated evidence of industry expertise and proficiency.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Mastery of the subject area at a sufficient level to instruct and coach students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for success in the courses and programs at Southwestern. Ability to evaluate student programs both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn teaching methods to instruct students of a variety of ages, backgrounds and learning abilities. Ability to adapt to various audiences, to find various explanations and to facilitate various learning styles.
• Ability to work with and cooperate with college faculty and staff at all levels, as a team member with the Vice President of Instruction, Instructional Dean, other faculty, staff, and related industry/businesses in developing course content, objectives, standards, program curriculum, grading and instructional methods.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids of services.
• A level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, document, and reports as required by the position and the ability to access student information for the purpose of advising and keeping student records.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach/coach at various hours as required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Possess strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform data entry and access various files in college-wide information system, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, brochures, flyers, and reports. Accuracy in database management essential. A comfort level with advising using video and online technology a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience at the college level or the equivalent.
• Significant industry expertise in a variety of welding maintenance and manufacturing disciplines.
• Demonstrated learning and success in adult instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and professionally in areas of instruction, course and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and academic preparedness.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

None

JOB TITLE: Welding/Manufacturing Instructor

LOCATION: Coos and Curry Counties, and online/remote

FTE: Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Instruction

SALARY SCHEDULE AND INITIAL PLACEMENT: Per Federation Contract

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed

REPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction, CTE

CLASSIFICATION: Tenure Track Faculty Position

REVISION DATE: September 16, 2021

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions.It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
• For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

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