Welding Associate Instructor

Title: Welding Associate Instructor-Stanton Extension Campus

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Jackson

Department: Welding

Campus Location: TCAT Jackson

Job Summary

• Instruction of postsecondary/secondary students in modern welding techniques, shop safety, job success, metallurgy, blueprint reading, welding symbols, fitting and fabrication.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, other faculty, staff, general public and area industry.
• Monitor, grade and evaluate students’ progress. Maintain appropriate records; prepare and submit timely reports.
• Curriculum development, student record keeping, placement and follow-up of program graduates.

Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A.S. Degree or Technical Diploma preferred.
• Three (3) years of current work experience as a welder.
• Must have a working knowledge of all aspects of the welding industry, including: gas metal arc (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), shielded metal arc (stick), oxyacetylene welding (gas), flux core welding, flame cutting, plasma arc cutting, brazing and soldering.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor. Must show evidence of good character, mature attitude and stable personality.
• Must be computer literate.