Welding/Manufacturing Instructor Tenure Track Job Medford area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Welding/Manufacturing Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

To teach welding and manufacturing courses as assigned and to provide support leading to students successfully completing the program of study.

First Consideration will be given to applicants who apply by September 13th, 2026.

This position is open until filled. This position is for the Academic Year

Instruction (80% of Time)

The primary purpose is to instruct program courses, which include welding, fabrication, manufacturing and related disciplines and to assist in coordination of the program, including degrees, associated certificates, part-time faculty, and advisory committee activities.

Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (e.g. lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.

Curriculum development and modification by working with the Instructional Dean and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs. Curriculum development may include projects such as revising and creating new courses in support of Southwestern’s articulated programs of study with partner universities. Finally, instructional work includes curriculum review and redesign that typically accompanies program reviews.

Other

Institutional Duties (20% of Time)

Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development. Attend conferences and professional meetings.

Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.

This faculty position supports a program of study that may receive various grant funding including Perkins and U.S. Depart of Labor and Education grants. Active participation in committees and collaboration with the grant funded stakeholder groups is required, including hosting bi-annual advisory committee meetings.

This position may advise students as assigned. In this case, the faculty will meet with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services. The faculty will maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information.

All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college. This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.

Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution’s continuous improvement cycle; this includes participating in the college wide accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.

Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Minimum of an associate’s degree in Welding/Manufacturing. Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technologies, Education, Engineering, or closely related field preferred. Sufficient course work to support the assignment(s) in welding and…

Welding​/Manufacturing Instructor Tenure Track

Welding/Manufacturing Instructor Tenure Track