Instructor - Advanced Welding

Overview

This posting is for a full‑time 12‑month, unclassified, in‑person faculty position on‑site at our Bossier Campus. Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

In order to be considered for employment, the applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail it to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220

E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.

If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr or .

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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• High School Diploma or Equivalent (e.g. HiSET or GED).
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a welder with appropriate certifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW Welding Processes.
• A strong commitment to and passion for the mission of BPCC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

• Associate degree in Welding Technology, Technical Studies (with at least 45 semester credits from Welding courses), or closely related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three years of work experience as a welder with appropriate certifications.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of work experience as a welder with appropriate certifications.
• Two (2) years of instructor/training experience.
• AWS Certified Welder (CW), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certifications.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Welding Certifications (Levels 1 –
  4).
• Experience in curriculum development and review.
• Experience in conducting student needs assessment and establishing student learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching welding in an open lab scheduling environment.
• An in-depth working knowledge of the rules, regulations, and principles of the Council on Occupational Education.
• Proficiency in programming languages and program logic controllers (PLC).

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Capable of lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 70 pounds.
• Dexterity to handle welding tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands‑on demonstrations.
• Occasional travel is required in an automobile for up to 5 hours at a time, with some overnight stays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Welding Instructor will teach in and lead the College’s Advanced Welding Technology program. This position plays a key role in preparing students for immediate employment in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and energy. The instructor will deliver instruction across a range of skill levels, from foundational welding competencies for entry‑level welders to advanced processes and techniques for experienced students.

This position includes teaching both credit‑bearing courses and non‑credit/workforce training sessions, serving traditional students as well as incumbent workers seeking industry certifications or skills upgrades. Instruction will cover processes such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flux‑Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), alongside fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, inspection methods, and safety protocols aligned with NCCER and AWS standards.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive lessons that align with the curriculum and industry standards.
• Deliver hands‑on instruction in SMAW,…