"Full-Time Welding Technology Coordinator and Instructor"

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

FULL-TIME WELDING TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTOR

Job ID 4256

ANNOUNCEMENT: Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the full-time, tenure track Coordinator and Instructor in the Welding Technology degree and certificate program within the Technical Education division. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or the first day of the Fall 2026 Semester (August 2026).

POSITION DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, the successful applicant will serve as the program coordinator of and instructor in the Welding Technology program. As coordinator, the individual will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, and overall effectiveness of the educational program throughout the district. The coordinator is also responsible in maintaining and overseeing the welding facilities. As an instructor, the individual will teach Welding Technology program courses (lecture and lab) in both the traditional and virtual environment. The individual will also administer activities such as recruitment of students, skills competitions, assessment of student performance and collaboration with welding faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program. Additional responsibilities include participating in professional development activities and serving as needed on committees within the department, division and college.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. AAS Degree in Welding Technology preferred.
2. Excellent oxy-fuel cutting and manual welding skills with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW in all positions is required.
3. Prior teaching or technical training experience that includes teaching welding courses, conducting and supervising welding laboratory learning experiences and evaluating student achievement is required.
4. Minimum of 2,000 hours of documented welding experience in industry is required.
5. Weld fabrication print reading skills are required.
6. Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills are required.
7. Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers for tasks such as e-mail, internet and word processing is required; experience with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and Blackboard is preferred.
8. Experience programming industrial robotics for welding and using automatic welding equipment is required.
9. Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, outcomes assessment, evaluation of staff, recruitment of students, SkillsUSA advising, course development, capital equipment recommendations, and inventory & ordering of supplies is required.
10. Valid class C or higher driver’s license required.
11. Shall meet the minimum standards of instruction established by the Board of Trustees for any assigned courses.

SALARY: This is a nine-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the base salary schedule. For example, the minimum 2025-2026 starting salary at Step 3 on the below Master’s Degree column is $53,996. The actual starting salary is determined by educational attainment level and experience. Voluntary overload teaching assignments may be available which may increase the annual compensation. The College offers a comprehensive flexible benefit program.

BENEFITS AND PERKS: Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
• Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
• Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement

WORK LOCATION: Sam Wolf Granite City Campus with district-wide responsibilities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: See online job posting for close date.

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE:

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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