Welding Instructor

The Welding Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. They will provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. The Instructor will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.

Appropriate placement on Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees
Salary Schedule D1,1C
Salary Range $43,792-$98,138(9 months).
Summer contract may be available from $13,521 - $30,351 depending upon enrollment.

Salary step placement is based on education and experience per Drake State’s practice for awarding salary step credit.

Classes are taught day, evening, and weekends on the Huntsville campus. In addition, multiple forms of distance education are offered.

The Welding Instructor shall perform the duties as specified in conformity with policies established by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.

• Deliver high-quality instruction in the assigned discipline through face-to-face, hybrid, online, dual enrollment, and other approved instructional modalities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve curriculum, instructional strategies, and learning resources to support student achievement and workforce readiness.
• Create and maintain an engaging, inclusive, student-centered learning environment that promotes academic success, belonging, and professional growth.
• Communicate course expectations, learning outcomes, attendance requirements, grading procedures, and academic progress clearly and consistently.
• Assess student learning using a variety of instructional and assessment methods and utilize assessment results to improve teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Prepare, administer, and evaluate assignments, projects, laboratory activities, examinations, and other learning assessments in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to instruction, attendance, grades, student progress, early alerts, and other required reporting systems.
• Utilize the College's Learning Management System (LMS) and other approved educational technologies to enhance teaching, communication, student engagement, and learning outcomes.
• Monitor student performance and provide appropriate intervention, referrals, mentoring, tutoring, academic advising, and support services to promote retention and completion.
• Support student recruitment, onboarding, registration, orientation, retention, completion, transfer, and job-placement initiatives as needed.
• Maintain regular availability and accessible communication with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders through established office hours and approved communication channels.
• Participate in program review, strategic planning, assessment activities, accreditation efforts, and institutional effectiveness processes.
• Collect, maintain, and submit required documentation, reports, assessment data, and accreditation evidence in accordance with institutional and program requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues, academic departments, workforce partners, K-12 partners, and community stakeholders to support instructional excellence and institutional goals.
• Participate in curriculum development, program improvement, and alignment of academic programs with industry standards, workforce needs, and transfer pathways.
• Serve on college committees, task forces, advisory boards, governance groups, and other institutional initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities…