College: SLCC

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Sub department: Corporate College

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: $35/hour

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The welding instructor will oversee the operation and maintenance of all shop equipment and keep an accurate inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for the proper instruction of students within his class. Instructors will follow state approved course syllabi for each area of instruction. Areas of instruction include safety, various processes and techniques of welding including oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, plasma arc cutting, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints. Instructors are also responsible for maintaining accurate academic records in a computerized learning management system. These records include attendance, grade, and class/course syllabi for each class taught.

Required Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience: 

• A relevant Certificate and 5 years of occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught
• Must have the ability to interact with adult students.
• Must show evidence of good character, mature attitude, and stable personality
• Must possess computer skills and ability to utilize technology to enhance teaching

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

• Must be NCCER certified within the first 90 days of hire

Preferred Experience: 

• Teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary education
• NCCER Craft Instructor Certification
• AWS certified as Certified Welding Educator Program (CWE)

Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen are required as a condition of employment.