Welding Faculty
Welding Faculty
West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural technical education program and has a desire to build strong relationships with students, industry partners, and colleagues. This full-time Welding Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2026. This is a 9-month position with summers off.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative, student-centered individual who can provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on welding instruction in a variety of welding processes and related technical coursework. If you have the passion and desire to help develop the next generation of skilled trades professionals, we are committed to supporting your transition into the classroom and your growth as an educator.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Teaching load (15 credit hours a semester/30 annually) in welding and related technical programs.
- Responsible for curriculum delivery in classroom and laboratory settings. Assignments primarily include afternoon and evening hours. Limited weekend instruction may occasionally be required based on program needs and course scheduling.
- Teach a variety of welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, fabrication, and related coursework.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, consumables, and safety standards consistent with industry and OSHA requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, advisory committee members, K-12 career-technical education employees, employers, and community partners to address workforce and educational needs.
- Participate in planning, curricular review, assessment activities, and program improvement initiatives.
- Participate in professional development and maintain relevant industry credentials.
- Meet other contractual obligations as defined in the West Shore Community College Instructional Agreement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a closely related field, OR a combination of education and work experience equaling 6 years (12,000 hours). Two of these years must be work experience directly in welding.
- Demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding processes and fabrication techniques.
- Strong dedication to instructional workplace safety.
- Ability to communicate effectively, building positive relationships with students, faculty, administrative, industry partners and community members.
- Previous or current relevant industry certifications, such as, but not limited to AWS certifications.
Compensation
- Salary range $49,638 – $104,074, commensurate with qualifications/experience. Summers off.
- Full benefit package including professional development funding, educational assistance, WSCC tuition waivers for employees and dependents, on-site wellness center, health/dental/vision insurance, and retirement.
West Shore Community College: The College is in a beautiful “four-season” recreational area near the shore of Lake Michigan and serves a multi-county district. WSCC offers beautiful facilities, close-knit and supportive communities, and a student-centered and team-based atmosphere with a staff dedicated to excellence. Collegial and interdisciplinary relationships are expected of all WSCC employees.
West Shore Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of students seeking industry credentials, employment, an associate degree, and/or transfer opportunities. Visit our website at http://www.westshore.edu for more information.
Application requirements: For best consideration, submit the following materials by July 20, 2026 to the college’s online employment portal at https://www.westshore.edu/about/employment/. Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
- West Shore Community College application
- Letter of application specifically addressing the areas of responsibility and qualifications
- Résumé
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview)
West Shore Community College is a drug-free employer, and the final offer will be contingent on drug testing. West Shore Community College is an equal opportunity employer.
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