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Welding Instructor

South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs.

Job Summary:

South Arkansas College is seeking qualified applicants for a nine-month full-time position as a Welding Program Instructor for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division. Reporting to the Dean of Career and Technical Education, this individual will provide welding instruction to secondary and postsecondary students. This individual will teach welding courses including, but not limited to, SMAW, GMAW, TIG, and Pipe Welding. This position requires the individual to possess strong interpersonal skills, good communication and computer skills, a student-centered philosophy, and excellent organizational skills. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy.

Salary: Annual salary to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop and revise curriculum, syllabi, course materials, assessments, etc.

· Deliver welding program curriculum to secondary and postsecondary students

· Maintain up-to-date student records

· Collaborate with industry partners through program advisory committee

· Attend program-related professional development as needed

· Assist with student recruitment

· Participate in divisional activities

· Collaborate with other areas/colleagues of the college, including serving on the College Shared Governance committee(s) to promote the functions of the college

Skills and Abilities:

· Possess knowledge and skill necessary to present program curriculum

· Be able to operate all welding program equipment

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· The ability to use professional technology to conduct college-related business (ex. Microsoft Office Suite)

· Ability to teach in both in-person and online modalities using the College LMS (Blackboard Ultra)

Required Education and Experience:

Applicant must hold an Associate’s degree in Welding Technology, or be willing to pursue an Associate’s degree upon hiring; possess a minimum of 3 years’ recent work experience as a welder.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Applicant must hold an Associate’s degree in Welding Technology, or be willing to pursue an Associate’s degree upon hiring; possess a minimum of 5 years’ recent work experience as a welder, hold AWS or NCCER welding certifications, and teaching experience.

Physical Requirements:

The individual must be able to stand for long periods of time. The individual must be able to operate all welding program equipment. The individual must be able to lift 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Job Summary:

South Arkansas College is seeking qualified applicants for a nine-month full-time position as a Welding Program Instructor for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division. Reporting to the Dean of Career and Technical Education, this individual will provide welding instruction to secondary and postsecondary students. This individual will teach welding courses including, but not limited to, SMAW, GMAW, TIG, and Pipe Welding. This position requires the individual to possess strong interpersonal skills, good communication and computer skills, a student-centered philosophy, and excellent organizational skills. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy.

Salary: Annual salary to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop and revise curriculum, syllabi, course materials, assessments, etc.

· Deliver welding program curriculum to secondary and postsecondary students

· Maintain up-to-date student records

· Collaborate with industry partners through program advisory committee

· Attend program-related professional development as needed

· Assist with student recruitment

· Participate in divisional activities

· Collaborate with other areas/colleagues of the college, including serving on the College Shared Governance committee(s) to promote the functions of the college

Skills and Abilities:

· Possess knowledge and skill necessary to present program curriculum

· Be able to operate all welding program equipment

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· The ability to use professional technology to conduct college-related business (ex. Microsoft Office Suite)

· Ability to teach in both in-person and online modalities using the College LMS (Blackboard Ultra)

Required Education and Experience:

Applicant must hold an Associate’s degree in Welding Technology, or be willing to pursue an Associate’s degree upon hiring; possess a minimum of 3 years’ recent work experience as a welder.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Applicant must hold an Associate’s degree in Welding Technology, or be willing to pursue an Associate’s degree upon hiring; possess a minimum of 5 years’ recent work experience as a welder, hold AWS or NCCER welding certifications, and teaching experience.

Physical Requirements:

The individual must be able to stand for long periods of time. The individual must be able to operate all welding program equipment. The individual must be able to lift 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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