Position Announcement 

Welding Technology Associate Instructor – Newbern Evening

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a full-time Welding Technology Associate Instructor for the evening program at our Newbern Campus. Hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum of Technical Diploma in instructional area or equivalent higher education training with credentials in related field. Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the welding field within the last five (5) years.
• Must possess all required certifications for the field or the ability to become certified within three (3) calendar months. Required certifications include OSHA-10. AWS, CWE, CWI, and ASNT Visual Inspector Level II certifications a plus.
• Must possess computer skills.
• Strong hands-on technical background in the field of instruction.
• Must possess the communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with high school and adult students.
• Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW); symbols and blueprint reading; cutting techniques; grinding; metal preparation; metallurgy; layout; fabrication; power tools; and measurement techniques.

General Duties: 

• Provide instruction to students in all areas of the Welding Technology Program curriculum.
• Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual students' progress.
• Maintain appropriate records and submit timely reports.
• Ensure efficient and safe delivery of instruction to students.
• Perform related tasks and other duties as assigned.

Salary: In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines and the TCAT Northwest Compensation Plan. You may apply for employment by submitting an application on our website: www.tcatnorthwest.edu. Background checks are run on all full-time/part-time employees prior to hiring.

Deadline: Position is open until filled.