Technical Instructor, Welding & Technology; appointment

Technical Instructor, Welding & Technology (9 month appointment) Position Overview

Internal posting for promotion and transfer consideration of full-time regular University employees only.

Position Title: Technical Instructor, Welding & Technology (9 month appointment)

Work Location: West Plains Campus

Department: West Plains Applied Sciences and Technology

Pay Grade: Unclassified

Sponsorship Information: Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Faculty Appointment Type: Term (9 month)

Begin Date of Appointment: 08/11/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

A Technical Instructor – West Plains is the lowest rank for technical faculty, requiring effectiveness in teaching; a commitment to advanced studies in the field or specialized training conducted for the industry including designing and teaching classes for college credit, seminars, or training sessions for employees of an outside organization; and a willingness to serve the department, division and/or campus. The Technical Instructor – West Plains teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor.

Effective August 1, 2025, the Technical Instructor – West Plains rank is a tenure‑track appointment only for faculty appointed by the two‑year open admissions campus at West Plains.

The Technical Instructor of Welding & Technology will utilize Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools (LEEPS) Welding Certification Programs and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) curriculum in the classroom and lab environments to prepare students to meet educational and career goals.

• Classroom presentation of course materials
• Prepare lesson plans
• Develop and modify PowerPoint presentations
• Course Assessment and report results to Technology Program Coordinator and NC3
• Prepare and direct lab training
• Emphasize welding safety
• Set up and maintain fabrication equipment
• Demonstrate welding skills
• Lead students in development of welding skill
• Become a LEEPS/NC3 Certified Instructor
• Follow the LEEPS/NC3 curriculum
• Inspect welded components according to LEEPS/NC3 standards
• Design programming with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Operate CNC equipment, including CNC plasma table and robotic arc welder
• Contribute to multiple aspects of the undergraduate program

Education: Associate degree in welding or related field or 3–5 years of welding and fabrication industry experience.

Experience: Relevant welding and fabrication experience. Experienced with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes. Experienced with Plasma Arc and Oxy‑Fuel cutting processes.

License/

Certifications:

Must possess or be able to obtain industry‑recognized welding certifications and commit to successfully completing additional training as required.

Computer

Skills:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use a learning management system and NC3 Certification software.

Other: Interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to communicate effectively and facilitate effective learning.

The nature of teaching a technology program requires the following physical requirements:

• Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically‑powered tools and fabrication equipment.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, occasionally in dusty, noisy, hot or hazardous environments; maintaining a safe working environment requires diligent cleaning and organizing practices.
• Visual acuity to inspect welds with or without corrective lenses.

Professional characteristics:

• Safety practiced and enforced.
• Maintain intellectual honesty.
• Trustworthiness in actions.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics.
• Perform as a responsible member of the University community.
• Commitment to the Missouri State…