Welding Instructor (Adjunct) Date: March 2025 Position Type: Adjunct Position Status: Temporary Pay Frequency: Monthly Location: Arkansas City Main Campus – Arkansas City, KS Department: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Reports To: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department Chair Job Summary: This is an evening Welding Instructor (Adjunct) position for Cowley College’s CTE program. This position is responsible for effectively teaching introductory courses in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes. This position will teach primarily at our Arkansas City campus. Position Duties: • Teach state-approved courses in Welding. • Instruct students in a competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to ensure the highest quality classroom instruction. • Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of classroom discipline. • Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress, and grades as required by College policy and certification/regulatory agencies. • Assist in recruiting and maintaining student retention. • Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment, including the classroom, lab, and associated equipment. This includes performing routine inspections, ensuring equipment is in proper working order, reporting maintenance needs, and following all safety protocols to support an effective teaching and learning experience. • Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and/or any other representatives of external organizations. • Comply with all College policies and procedures. • Performing other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge and Skills: • Demonstrated proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and various cutting methods • Ability to work independently, as well as on a team. • Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality. • Good communication skills, both written and spoken. • Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures. • Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations. Required Education and Experience: • Associate’s degree in welding from a regionally accredited educational institution PLUS five years’ related trade experience. • Welding industry certification preferred. • Certified Welding Educator preferred. Supervisory Requirements: None. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around the campus and outreach centers; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability to drive motor vehicle; and ability to work on the computer for long periods of time. Work Environment: Work performed in a classroom, laboratory, and shop floor environment.
See More Details >>This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13249403 • *Welding Instructor** Top of Form Job Details Job Location Mulvane - Mulvane, KS Position Type Full Time Education Level Associate's degree PLUS five years' rele Job Category Education Description • *Welding Instructor** • *Date: April 2025** • *Position Type: Full Time Faculty** • *Position Status: Salary/Exempt** • *Pay Frequency: Monthly** • *Location: Mulvane, KS** • *Department: Career and Technical Education (CTE)** • *Reports To: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department Chair** Cowley Colleges Career and Technical Education department is seeking a full-time Welding Instructor. The Instructor will deliver introductory courses in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes. • Required Education and Skills**: • Associates degree in welding from a regionally accredited educational institution*PLUS*3 to 5 years of industry experience. • Welding industry certification preferred • Certified Welding Educator preferred Aninstructors performance is evaluated by criteria that are consistent with the Cowley College Mission and Vision statement. Cowley\`s statement of academic freedom supports the free and open exchange of academic concepts and ideas as part of classroom activities. At the same time, the instructor evaluation process helps ensure that the equally important principle of academic integrity is also followed. With these two principles in mind, instructor teaching performance is measured against the letter and spirit of the mission and vision statement as well as the following expectations. Theinstructor teaching criteria are stated in the numbered items. The lettered items are examples of how the requirements will be met, although other items may be added, where appropriate, for individual departments. Full-time And Part-time Instructor Expectations • Provide appropriate and effective instruction that demonstrates student learning** • Provide syllabi using approved format and make available to students as directed in Syllabus Procedure. • Ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and maintains effective pedagogy. • Evaluate students' work according to departmental/professional standards, use appropriate subject matter, select appropriate learning materials and instructional methods which may include a variety of assessment measures and techniques to demonstrate a complete picture of student learning (e.g., classroom assessments, oral presentations, exams, portfolios, journals, projects, etc.). • Provide appropriate and timely feedback to students regarding their progress. • Maintain confidentiality of student information. • Meet scheduled classes and begin and end class at scheduled time. • Keep accurate records of attendance and grades and submit all reports and other requested information promptly and accurately as determined by Academic Affairs. • Respect student rights as specified by college policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws or regulations; create a learning environment that respects equity and diversity. • Stay current in the scholarship of specific discipline and teaching methodology and maintain any certifications relevant to field. • Participate in professional development activities to stay current in skills and knowledge as they relate to the discipline, teaching and student success. • Attend on-campus workshops related to the teaching field or to learning in general when scheduling permits. See posting on website for full description
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Arkansas City, KS, often begins with a technical training program, which provides a combination of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning. These programs typically last from 6 to 18 months, preparing students for entry-level positions. The American Welding Society reports approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with projections indicating a steady demand for skilled welders. In Arkansas City, KS, welders can expect to earn an average wage of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $52,000 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and industry associations offer various training pathways, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
