Welding Instructor

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Date: March 10, 2026

Job Title: Welding Instructor

Department: Danforth Campus

Reports Directly To: Instructional Director, Danforth Campus

Job Group: O, Exempt / Certified

Salary: $62,677 - $73,807

Position Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Primary Function of Position: Provide competency-based instruction in the Welding Program. Responsible for designing, developing, and upgrading curriculum to meet current industry needs and standards, networking with related industry and educational partners, maintaining an active and productive local advisory committee, assisting students in job preparation and placement activities, and coordinating and advising students in Francis Tuttle career and technology student organizations.

Embrace the Francis Tuttle Culture as reflected in the Mission and Vision statements, and continually portray the Core Values:
Service, Trust, Aspiration, Respect and Responsibility.

• Teaches knowledge, attitudes, and skills relating to identified Welding career training objectives indicated by third party industry certifications and current skill sets required by business and industry partners.
• In collaboration with campus administration and other faculty, ensure that the Welding Program remains in compliance with requirements of all partnering agencies and/or organizations.
• Instructs students in safety procedures necessary for the safe operation of equipment and the care of materials, supplies, furniture, and facilities.
• Develops and maintains a competency/performance-based curriculum in accordance with sound curriculum design and pedagogical strategies that follow Francis Tuttle quality curriculum standards.
• Recruits and maintains an active and functional advisory committee comprised of local business, industry, and education partners.
• Fosters opportunities for students to transition from school to work through internships, job shadowing, and relevant practicum and capstone experiences.
• Explores innovation and/or future technologies/trends in the welding industry.
• Maintains parent contact with high school students to discuss progress and how best to assist student's needs.
• Maintains a positive learning climate where student engagement, innovation, quality work, and self‑improvement are fostered and practiced.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with other Welding programs across the Francis Tuttle district to ensure consistency.
• Advises and promotes leadership and skills development for all students through active participation in student organizations such as Skills
  
  USA.
• Responsible for classroom/lab management, maintenance of official student records, reports, grades, maintenance of inventory, program budget, state program follow‑up reporting, and configuration of software/hardware utilized in the Welding program.
• Collaborates with staff from the Career Planning Center, Career Readiness & Development team, and the Education Enhancement Center to provide support services to past, present, and future students.
• Maintains professional competence and participate in school committees and in career technology education professional organizations.
• Takes an active role in recruiting events within the community and sending high schools.
• Ability to be present on the job as described under working conditions and contract details.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum qualifications are five years of relevant employment with an emphasis in Welding.
• The successful candidate will possess or obtain an applicable Oklahoma Teacher Certification.
• Must possess the ability to interpret welding blueprints and specifications and mastery of multiple forms of welding including, but not limited to, oxy‑acetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding and flux core arc welding.
• Must possess the ability to use a variety of welding equipment such as a press brake, shear and plasma cutter, etc.
• Ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong long‑term working relationships with individuals or…