Instructor, Welding

Quick Link  Position Title Instructor, Welding Full Time or Part Time Full Time Months Worked Per Year

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Hours Worked Per Week Work Schedule

Work schedules are determined each academic term and assigned equitably between the two Welding faculty.

Remote Work Availability No

Job Description Summary

Love working in the Welding industry but looking for a change of pace? Teaching could be your next opportunity. You can use your industry expertise and knowledge to train the next generation of welders and give back to the industry that provided you with a rewarding career.

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is looking for a full-time Welding Instructor to begin Fall 2026. We are looking for industry professionals, no prior teaching experience is required. This position will instruct students in the theory and craft of welding including welding and cutting processes on different types of metals as well as using technical drawings and blueprints. Instructors will prepare students for positions in construction, manufacturing, and heavy industry.

This position includes teaching assigned classes, which may include teaching evening or weekend hours. This position will also include organizing and delivering class syllabi and objectives in a clear, concise manner; maintaining an organized and safe environment for our students in classrooms and labs; ensuring training aids, tools, and equipment are maintained and prepared for use in the classroom and labs;

guiding and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance and making timely submission of academic records; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College's ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.

The Department of Applied and Emerging Technologies consists of 9 full-time faculty and 7 program directors who are involved in the recruitment, departmental advising and the advising of various student organizations. The Dean, who reports to the Vice President of Academic Services, heads the Department.

As a faculty member at LLCC, you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence. Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term. LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats.

LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,308 and $76,788. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.

* No degree/Some college credit/Certificate of Completion/Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree: $49,308 - $72,948

* Master's degree: $51,901 - $76,788.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for industry professionals with at least 2,000 hours of work experience in the field. No prior teaching experience is required.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree in Welding or extensive work experience and/or Journeyman status preferred.

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