Term Instructor Welding

Position Overview

This position is responsible for teaching courses in the Welding Program. The Instructor is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the students, contributing to the curriculum development, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of subject areas. The ability to work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is a must. Excellent written communication skills and computer literacy are required.

This position requires knowledge and application of industry-accepted safety standards. The ability to demonstrate and instruct students in applicable theory and application of Welding outcomes is required.

Teaching assignments are determined by college needs and the individual’s background and experience. A combination of academic and industry background equal to at least 2 years of experience is required. Previous experience teaching at the secondary or post‑secondary level in a Welding or NDT related program is preferred.

• Appropriate AWS certifications and industry qualifications are required for courses taught.
• An unrestricted Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.
• AWS Certified Welding Instructor certification is preferred.
• An Associate of Applied Science degree in a field related to Welding & Nondestructive Testing Technology is strongly preferred.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• A combination of academic and recent work experience including relevant industry certification indicative of the ability to be successful in a faculty role may be considered.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. It is a full‑time, 9‑month, term‑funded, non‑tenure track faculty position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

• Cover letter
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references
• Please list and attach all relevant welding certifications (AWS, ASME, etc.) with your application submission.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Gregory Russo, Community and Technical College Welding Technology Department, at grusso.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). .

This position is term‑funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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