Welding Instructor (Salaried)

The Welding Instructor will be assigned to instruct students enrolled in the Ogden-Weber Technical College’s (OWTC) Welder Production Program. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical instruction in production welding. To include gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and other various welding skills. The incumbent works under the direction of the Welding Coordinator/Instructor. The incumbent will work closely with other program faculty members supporting student success measures of completion, placement, and licensure.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining verification of student competency completion and other student records. The incumbent will work closely with the Program Coordinator in developing curriculum, partnerships with local employers, and educational partners in support of programmatic and student success. The incumbent is expected to participate in college-wide and programmatic marketing events, serve on college teams, and to complete yearly professional development to increase technical expertise.

1. Provide students with technical instruction in a safe, clean, and productive learning environment; maintain student records to include verification of attendance and completion of competencies.

2 .Work closely with the program coordinator to develop new curriculum and instructional methodologies to increase student success.

3. Meet programmatic and accrediting body goals for student completion, placement, and licensure.

4. Advise students in the areas of program and college expectations, appropriate work behavior, and dress standards. Assist counselors, administration, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student success.

5. Maintain contact with area employers, seek and implement feedback to continuously improve program curricula and training facilities to meet industry standards in support of completion, placement, and licensure.

6. Assist the program coordinator with maintaining program budgets and program assets.

7. Complete assignments within established timelines, attend programmatic and college team meetings, college marketing events, and participate in programmatic accreditation.

8. Work cooperatively with the college community and with all college stakeholders and represent the college community in a professional manner.

9. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Minimum of four years of a combination of related work experience and post-secondary education in welding to include a minimum of two years of work experience as a production welder.

2. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as other computer software applications.

Education and Experience Preferred:

1. Preference will be given to those individuals that have teaching and curriculum development experience.

2. Preference will be given to those individuals who have completed a post-secondary Welding program and/or an associate’s or bachelor's degree in a related field.

Physical Requirements:

1. Work requires physical exertion. Will require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for extended periods of time.

2. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, etc.

WORKING SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, plus one evening shift per week (Monday–Thursday) 12:00 PM–9:00 PM.

CONDITIONAL OFFER: A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $53,000 - $66,300