What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Instructor position at Rend Lake College?
Rend Lake College is seeking a full-time Welding Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction and support student success. This role involves teaching assigned courses, developing and updating curriculum, assessing student learning, and maintaining an engaging classroom environment. The instructor will also contribute to academic advising, student recruitment, and campus initiatives while staying current in the field. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching, committed to student achievement, and eager to collaborate within a dynamic academic community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach lecture and/or laboratory classes as assigned.
- Maintain syllabi, attendance records, contact hours, roster, grades and student evaluations.
- Prepare and submit documentation as requested.
- Select, order, prepare, and maintain necessary materials, supplies and equipment, which aid in the actual classroom instruction.
- Supervise and maintain related laboratories and laboratory equipment.
- Develop and update curriculum as needed.
- Hold office hours as assigned for the purpose of counseling with students concerning course work.
- Perform assessment of student learning and participate in college wide assessment program.
- Participate in professional development activities both on campus and off campus as requested.
- Keep abreast of current trends and information in subject area.
- Maintain any required program certifications.
- Develop and teach competency-based welding courses.
//full-time, 50-week, industrial tenure-track faculty contract
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 or more years of industry experience
- Competence in stick MIG, TIG, oxyacetylene welding, and oxyfuel cutting
- Advanced welding materials and practices preferred
- Must possess the appropriate American Welding Society qualifications to administer welding qualification tests and/or be eligible to obtain the required AWS credentials within a timeframe established by the college
- Community college experience preferred
- Excellent communication and organization skills; detailed oriented
- All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
- Full benefits.
- Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000