WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR – HIGH SCHOOL (10 MONTHS)

Pitt Community College; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pitt Community College seeks a full-time Welding Instructor to deliver welding and blueprint reading instruction at partner high schools within the PCC service area. The role acts as the on-site PCC representative in high schools, aligning with PCC curriculum, safety standards, and industry certifications.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, assessing students, and reporting grades, while maintaining safety in shop environments and fostering strong partnerships with K–12 staff and

Formación

• Associate degree in Welding Technology or Applied Science, or equivalent.
• Three to five years of welding industry experience and/or welding instruction.
• Ability to work effectively in a high school setting and communicate with K–12 administrators and staff.
• Preferred: AWS CW or CWI credential; dual enrollment/partnership experience; community college teaching experience.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver welding and blueprint reading instruction at assigned high school sites according to PCC curriculum and certifications (e.g., AWS).
• Maintain safe, orderly shop environments and enforce OSHA standards.
• Prepare lesson plans, assessments, and materials; evaluate and report grades and attendance; submit required academic reports.
• Serve as PCC contact at high schools; build relationships with Career Development Coordinators, counselors, and administrators.
• Communicate with partners about enrollment, progress, and program expectations; participate in events and planning.
• Advise students on progress, program requirements, and pathways to enrollment/workforce entry; assist with registration and financial aid referrals.
• Maintain records and submit departmental reports, orders, and professional development docs.
• Stay current with welding tech and instructional best practices through professional involvement.
• Participate in college committees and other duties as assigned.

Educación

Associate degree in Welding Technology or Applied Science

AWS CW or CWI credential (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Under limited supervision, provides full-time welding and blueprint reading instruction primarily at assigned partner high schools within the PCC service area. This position serves as the on-site representative of the Welding Technology program in the high school environment, delivering quality instruction while maintaining strong working relationships with Career Development Coordinators, school counselors, and high school administration. The position supports PCC’s dual enrollment and workforce pipeline initiatives and reports to the Department Chair of Welding Technology.

• Delivers welding and blueprint reading instruction at assigned high school sites in accordance with PCC curriculum standards, course syllabi, and applicable industry certifications (e.g., AWS).
• Maintains a safe and orderly shop environment at all instructional locations; enforces safety protocols and ensures compliance with OSHA standards.
• Prepares lesson plans, assessments, and course materials; evaluates and grades student work; and submits required academic reports including 20% reports, grade rolls, and end-of-semester documentation.
• Serves as the primary PCC point of contact at assigned high schools; builds and maintains productive working relationships with Career Development Coordinators, school counselors, and building administrators.
• Communicates regularly with high school partners regarding student enrollment, attendance, academic progress, and program expectations; participates in school-based events, career days, and transition planning.
• Advises students on academic progress, program requirements, and pathways to continued enrollment or workforce entry; assists with registration, financial aid referrals, and support service connections.
• Maintains required records and submits departmental reports, book orders, supply requisitions, and professional development documentation.
• Remains current with developments in welding technology and instructional best practices through professional organizations, industry engagement, and continuing education.
• Serves on college committees and performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Values:

At Pitt Community College, our culture is built on excellence, collaboration, innovation, accountability and a student-centered focus. We expect our employees to embrace the following cultural statements:

• Every role contributes to student success.
• We treat one another with respect and work together as one team.
• We embrace creativity, adaptability, and new ideas to stay relevant.
• We act with integrity, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
• We put students first, designing programs and services that help them thrive in college, career and life.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Welding Technology or Applied Science; or equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Three to five years of welding industry experience and/or welding instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high school or secondary education setting and communicate professionally with K–12 administrators, counselors, and school staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welder (CW) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• Experience with dual enrollment, early college, or secondary/post-secondary partnership programs.
• Teaching experience in a community college or vocational/technical education setting.

Work is performed primarily at partner high school facilities and, as needed, at the PCC Welding Technology shop on campus. Position involves regular exposure to welding equipment, heat, fumes, and associated shop hazards. Appropriate PPE is required at all times in the shop environment.

Must be physically able to operate welding equipment, audio-visual equipment, and standard office technology. Requires walking, standing, stooping, reaching, crouching, and climbing for extended periods. Must be able to occasionally lift or carry up to 100 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently.

Annual safety and compliance training as required by OSHA and PCC policy, including welding safety, hazardous materials handling, and any training required by partner school systems.

Hours align with the academic calendar of assigned partner high schools. Schedule may vary by site and semester. Must be available during school operating hours and for PCC-required events as scheduled.