Welding Program Director: Lead Faculty & Curriculum

Ancora Education; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ancora Education is seeking a Welding Program Director in Corpus Christi, TX, to oversee all aspects of program administration, teaching, advising, and outcomes. The role requires leadership to ensure accreditation compliance, effective scheduling, and strong student progression.

The candidate will manage faculty, coordinate extern sites, and drive continuous improvement in instructional quality, while upholding program standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of in-field industry experience within the last ten years.
• Certification or higher degree in the corresponding program area.
• Meet state and accreditor requirements to qualify as instructor for the program.
• Ability to administer the occupational components of the program.
• Demonstrated management experience and staff mentoring ability.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the program including teaching, advising, and outcomes.
• Develop and monitor curriculum and scheduling; oversee faculty workload.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting bodies and state regulators.
• Coordinate extern/clinical experiences and internships for students.
• Hire and train qualified faculty; provide coaching and feedback.
• Partner with education leadership to drive program improvements.

Skills

Management experience

Adult learning experience

Communication skills

Travel to extern/clinical sites

Program administration

In-field industry experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Certification or higher degree in the program area

Job description

Ancora Education is seeking a Welding Program Director in Corpus Christi, TX, to oversee all aspects of program administration, teaching, advising, and outcomes. The role requires leadership to ensure accreditation compliance, effective scheduling, and strong student progression.

The candidate will manage faculty, coordinate extern sites, and drive continuous improvement in instructional quality, while upholding program standards and regulatory requirements.