College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Business & Technical Studies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary: $44,405.00 - $60,182.54

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The duties of the Welding Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Teach lecture and laboratory courses in welding technology, including but not limited to SMAW, GMA W, GTA W, and FCAW
• Instruct students in proper welding techniques, equipment use, and safety practices
• Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments
• Follow college approved course syllabi for each area of instruction
• Evaluate student performance through practical exams, written tests, and skill demonstrations
• Administer NCCER written and performance exams following established policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student training records in accordance with NCCER accreditation requirements
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Maintain welding lab equipment, tools, and consumables
• Maintain accurate student records in a computerized learning management system, attendance, grades, and assessment data
• Advise and support students in academic and career pathways
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Support college initiatives such as recruitment, advisory committees, and community outreach

Required Qualifications: 

• A Baccalaureate degree in the discipline and at least two (2) years of directly related occupational experience, OR

• An associate degree in the discipline and three (3) years of occupational experience and skill in the teaching discipline with verifiable academic credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content*, OR

• A relevant diploma or certificate in the discipline and four ( 4) years of occupational experience and skill in the teaching discipline with verifiable academic credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content *, OR

• At least five (5) years of occupational experience and skill in the teaching discipline with verifiable qualifications or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content*.

* Academic coursework, work experience, licenses, certifications, credentials, competencies, or other experiences appropriate for teaching the course content must be documented and justified.
**Faculty must additionally demonstrate steady progress to attain an associate degree to be considered for continued employment. Steady progress is defined as the successful completion of at least one college course per semester, including the summer, or nine credits per academic year.

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

Benefits: 

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.