Welding Instructor

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching courses by providing systematically planned and delivered instruction, designing and developing curriculum, evaluating student performance, and advising students. Teaching assignments may include curriculum courses taught during days and evenings on campus as well as off-site.
Must successfully complete welding performance tests in the SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes. Candidates must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology.

This position requires an associate degree in welding technology or a closely related field plus related work experience or; a high school diploma and five (5) years work experience to include welding training and teaching theory and application of: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxyacetylene cutting (OAC) and plasma-arc cutting (PAC) processes. An equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience may be considered.

All qualified applicants must pass a welding test. Candidates with a high school diploma must complete an associate degree within two (2) years of hire.

Preferred candidates will have an Associate degree in welding technology or a closely related field plus (3) three years work experience. Practical knowledge and experience in all welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW [including pulse-spray] and FCAW). Must be able to track purchase requisitions and other budget/shipping/receiving documents. Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential. Must be able to successfully pass a welding skills test in all processes taught within the program.

Candidate must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes, policies and procedures in the field of education

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at . The position is open and filled with preference given to applicants who apply by January 2, 2026.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to  or emailed in PDF format to Employment by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.