Welding Professor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College is looking for a qualified Welding Instructor to join their Corporate and Continuing Education team. The instructor will be responsible for delivering a robust welding curriculum and working alongside local industry to align training with real-world applications. Key requirements include an active Certified Welding Inspector certification and relevant teaching or work experience.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Welding Inspector certification required.
• Associate’s Degree and relevant teaching or work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive welding curriculum covering various welding processes.
• Collaborate with industry partners to develop custom training solutions.
• Promote a culture of safety and critical thinking.

Skills

Welding techniques

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Certified Welding Inspector certification

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Midlands Technical College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Instructor to join the Corporate and Continuing Education team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding techniques, safety procedures, and industry standards. As an instructor, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive curriculum that covers SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW welding processes, and works with local industry to ensure the curriculum stays aligned with industry needs.

An additional key responsibility will include collaborating with the program director, Business Solutions Directors, and industry partners to develop and deliver custom training solutions for local individual companies, including exotic metal and Inconel procedures and various pipe welding procedures. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to promoting a culture of safety and critical thinking.

This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.

Requirements include an active Certified Welding Inspector certification and one of the following:

1. Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of teaching experience
2. Associate’s Degree and three years of work experience
3. Welding Certificate and a combination of 5 years of work and teaching experience

Bachelor's Degree is preferred.