What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Technologies Instructor position at Forsyth Technical Community College?
The part-time Welding Technology Instructor will explain welding technology theory to students in the FTCC program, instruct and demonstrate welding techniques, and critique weld joints and provide feedback to students. Will also include classroom management, grading, and attendance.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Two (2) years experience or Diploma in Welding Technology, AWS D1.1 Certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.
Preferred:
- Associate degree or higher. **Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as designated by the department chairperson and approved by the dean.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining all required College records including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.
- Make recommendations to Department Chair for supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs.
- Construct, administer, and grade examinations.
- Assume responsibility for being familiar with and adhering to all policies of the College.
- Attend specialized training activities that enhance job performance and foster a welcoming environment.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
- Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology.
- Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes.
- Demonstrated practice of fostering welcoming environments in the classroom and among your team.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment
- The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others
- The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools
- The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 75 pounds
- The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
Workplace Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
04/13/2026
Close Date
05/04/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.