Part-Time Welding Instructor

Welding Instructor

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Instructor to join our team. The instructor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive welding training to individuals on BPCC campuses and at various correctional facilities throughout Northwest Louisiana. The ideal candidate will emphasize safety and proper equipment handling in all lessons, ensuring students acquire the necessary skills to weld proficiently and safely in various industrial and commercial environments.

This role requires a high degree of flexibility in scheduling and a willingness to travel to various training locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in performing structural welds and demonstrates the ability to teach this information to students using current pedological practices.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment with both small and large groups.

• Ability to work with a diverse, non-traditional, and traditionally underserved population.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of a student information system and/or knowledge of microcomputer/software applications.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written, at all levels.

• Proven ability to present a positive image for the college, maintain professional demeanor, provide effective customer service, and made good decisions.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to complete job tasks.

• Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines.

• Maintaining interpersonal professional working relationships at all levels–students, peers, and Executives.

• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers.

• Proficiency in or ability to become proficient in a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

• Work daily shifts Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and after hours as required.

• Travel as required as well as work at different campuses or locations as required.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to various locations within Northwest Louisiana.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate training sessions at different times and locations.
• Ability to pass a background check as required by Bossier Parish Community College.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Frequent (50% or more) sitting, standing, and walking.
• Reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required for filing and storage of office supplies and other work-related equipment. Capable of lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 70 pounds.
• Dexterity to operate a Welding and other related equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on demonstrations.

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