Instructor of Welding - Manufacturing (Full-Time)

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

Goodwin University strives to educate a culturally diverse student population in an environment that builds bridges between education, commerce, and community. This instructor position is an exciting opportunity in Goodwin Universities’ growing Manufacturing Program to share your Welding knowledge by preparing the next generation workforce.

We are seeking a Welding Instructor with at least 5-years hands-on experience, plus 3 years supervisory and/or prior teaching experience. In lieu of teaching experience, extensive experience with mentoring or training will be strongly considered.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Regularly engage in professional development activities, such as internal and external workshops, and trade related conferences, staying abreast of technological advances.
• Represent the University in a professional, positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community contacts.
• Establish and maintain positive personal/professional working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and all community contacts.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty/department meetings unless excused by the Program Director
• Assist program students with coursework and competencies.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
• Keep attendance records on all students to comply with federal financial aid guidelines.
• Keep accurate inventories of all equipment and supplies.
• Assist with the development and implementation of retention and recruiting strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Functions :

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Possess necessary skills to organize and develop relevant curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance. Delivery of duties may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Possess ability to develop, organize, and present various curriculum concepts to a wide diversity of students.
• Possess ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Ability to troubleshoot welding equipment
• Ability to work with students on complex welding procedures

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• Master's degree or equivalent in subject matter area (Preferred) or Bachelor's degree and teaching experience with at least 5 years' experience in industry preferred.
• Industry experience in a manufacturing position with multiple disciplines, which include shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Gas tungsten arc Weld (TIG) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and Flux core welding process.

EQUIVALENCIES: Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as described above are still encouraged to apply if they can specifically describe in writing how their background and experiences have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.

Education, Training and Experience :

• 5 years welding experience
• Knowledge of Quality Control/Assurance
• Knowledge of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Knowledge of Gas Tungsten Arc Weld (GTAW)
• Knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Knowledge of Flux Core Welding (FCAW)
• Knowledge of Plasma Cutting Procedures (PAC)

Special Requirements :

• Valid Drivers License & Insured Vehicle

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)