JOB Sandhills Community College seeks applications for a part-time welding instructor to instruct daytime and/or evening welding courses starting in August on the Main Campus in Pinehurst. The applicant must demonstrate mastery of current technical skills in the welding field. This position is in our Continuing Education Department and reports to the Coordinator of Advanced Manufacturing. The schedule will be based on the need of the department. Contact regant@sandhills.edu for additional information or questions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Primarily responsible for instructing open-enrollment and/or high school level welding course(s)Maintaining attendance, grade, and performance recordsAdministering, proctoring, and providing reports on credential and non-credential examinationsMaintaining a safe and clean welding shop spaceMonitoring welding supply inventory and notifying administrative staff of purchasing needs
See More Details >>Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : 3395 Airport Rd, PinehurstJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202500056Division: LEARNDepartment: Workforce & Applied Programs Opening Date: 08/07/2025 At Sandhills Community College, we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees, their families, and children across North Carolina. Recently, we became a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. Family Forward NC Employer Certifications, issued by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation's (NCECF) Family Forward NC initiative, designate employers that offer policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children. SummarySandhills Community College is seeking applications for a Full-time Welding Instructor to teach daytime and/or evening welding courses starting in August at our Main Campus in Pinehurst. The ideal candidate will demonstrate mastery of current technical skills in the welding field. Essential Functions Instruct open-enrollment and/or high school level welding courses.Provide hands-on skills-based development, instruction, and oversight.Maintain daily attendance, grade, and performance records adhering to Sandhills policy and procedures, as well as guidelines set forth by accreditation agencies- NCCER/AWS.Administer, proctor, and provide reports on credential and non-credential examinations.Maintain a safe and clean welding shop space.Monitor welding supply inventory and notify administrative staff of purchasing needs.Meet with the Director of Advanced Manufacturing as needed to discuss class schedules, student issues, special material needs, and other class-related matters. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years' experience in welding or a related field.Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff and studentsComputer software knowledge and experience. Supplemental Information• Minimum of an associate degree in a welding-related field such as welding technology or manufacturing technology, or direct experience in the welding field.• Teaching experience is a plus.• NCCER certified trainer preferred but not required.• Minimum of 5 years' experience in welding or a related field.Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, age, ancestry, mental or physical disability, military status or veteran status.We're proud to be a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. We're also proud members of the Moore and Hoke county communities, and we recognize that the more family-friendly workplaces we have here, the better for children and families.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including the North Carolina State Health Plan, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.To learn more details, visit our benefits page:
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Pinehurst, NC, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing the necessary skills for this skilled trade. According to the American Welding Society, there is a significant demand for welders, with approximately 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029. In North Carolina, welders can earn an average of $1,300 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and welding schools offer pathways to enter this growing field, which is supported by industries such as construction and manufacturing, ensuring a stable and lucrative career for those who pursue it.
