Welding Instructor - Non Tenure Track

Wenatchee Valley College invites applications for a full‑time welding faculty position to support and advance high‑quality workforce education aligned with regional industry demand. This full‑time, multiple‑year non‑tenure‑track faculty appointment is designed to strengthen instruction, expand industry‑aligned curriculum, and support student success in welding and metal fabrication pathways.

The successful candidate will teach a range of welding and metal fabrication courses that may include oxy‑acetylene welding (OAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux‑cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), thermal and mechanical cutting processes, structural steel fabrication, production welding environments, custom metal fabrication, repair fabrication, blueprint‑driven fabrication, blueprint reading, welding inspection fundamentals, and code interpretation.

This position provides leadership in curriculum development and program alignment in response to regional industry needs. The faculty member will collaborate with the program advisory committee and guide curriculum proposals through institutional approval processes.

Instruction in the welding program emphasizes hands‑on learning and project‑based fabrication. Students apply welding and fabrication skills through real‑world builds and applied shop projects while developing foundational and advanced welding competencies. Faculty work directly with students in the welding and fabrication lab to demonstrate processes, guide fabrication work, and develop practical workforce skills.

Industry experience is highly valued, and the program seeks an instructor who enjoys mentoring the next generation of welders while remaining connected to modern fabrication and welding practices.

Industry professionals interested in transitioning into teaching are encouraged to apply.

Faculty maintain close partnerships with regional employers and advisory committees to ensure students graduate with the skills needed for today's welding and fabrication careers.

• Teach lecture and laboratory‑based welding and metal fabrication courses consistent with program outcomes and current industry standards.
• Provide safe, high‑quality instruction in welding processes, fabrication techniques, layout, fit‑up, and shop practices.
• Lead curriculum development, program alignment, and course updates based on industry demand, American Welding Society standards, Washington Association of Building Officials requirements, and advisory committee recommendations.
• Initiate and guide curriculum proposals through the college Curriculum Committee approval process.
• Integrate welding documentation, inspection principles, fabrication codes, and quality assurance practices into instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records, grading, and communication through institutional learning platforms.
• Facilitate and actively engage with program advisory committee members to ensure workforce alignment.
• Maintain a safe and organized welding and fabrication laboratory environment, including equipment oversight and material management.
• Contribute to program review, workforce initiatives, and regional employer partnerships.
• Engage in shared governance, professional development, and college service activities.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Instruction and curriculum leadership are expected to align with contemporary welding and fabrication industry standards and measurable workforce outcomes, including the ability for students to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in structural welding processes consistent with American Welding Society expectations and Washington Association of Building Officials standards.
• Apply fabrication layout, joint preparation, fit‑up techniques, and dimensional accuracy consistent with industry tolerances.
• Apply welding procedure specifications and interpret fabrication drawings to produce welds meeting industry acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate weld quality using visual inspection techniques,…