Welding Professor

South Puget Sound Community College is a leading institution in higher education, committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our faculty members play a vital role in shaping the educational experience of our students.

We are seeking an experienced Welding Professor to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in welding and be able to develop and deliver high-quality instructional programs that meet the needs of our students.

• Craft contextualized and integrated learning experiences to meet stated student learning outcomes at the course, program and college-level.
• Create and facilitate authentic integrated learning experiences for students in the areas of Welding Technology so that students can apply their learning to the world of work and further education.
• Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills and abilities in Welding Technology, the Welding Program and college abilities.
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning.
• Use local, state, and national data and analytics to continuously improve strategies for student success.
• Advise students regarding academic pathways and the courses needed to reach each student's academic goals.

• Five years of journey-level welding experience.
• Proficiency in all-position welding using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW with carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum as appropriate
• Ability to obtain (within 6 months of hiring) and maintain American Welding Society Welding Inspector certification.
• Washington State Professional Technical Vocational Certificate or ability to become vocationally certified, which requires at least two years of applicable industry experience within the last five years.
• Degree/Certificate or completion of a recognized apprenticeship related to welding.

As a member of our team, you can expect a competitive salary of $65,400 per year, along with a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

This is a full-time tenure-track position with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional educational experiences to our students.