Welding Instructor

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is accepting applications for the following position:

Full time Welding Instructor at the NLTCC- Shreveport Campus

Welding instructors educate students in the theories and practical methods of welding processes and techniques. Welding educators use their conceptual and practical understanding of welding and welding instruction in order teach a wide range of knowledge and skills, including, but not limited to oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding (TIG welding), flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding (MIG welding), pipe welding, plasma arc cutting, oil and gas welding, blueprint reading, welding symbols, and joints.

Qualifications and Experience to apply:

· Associate Degree in the discipline OR Technical diploma AND demonstrable competencies (see examples below) equivalent to two years post-secondary education OR a minimum of four years of relevant full-time experience. (Competency can be gained through a combination of formal education, apprentice programs, work or teaching experience, professional performance in the subject area, industry-based certifications, and/or qualifications set by the licensing or accrediting organization for the subject area.)

· Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols.

· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

· Strong mechanical knowledge.

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision.

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to trouble shoot issues.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Must possess good interpersonal skills

· Understand the mission of NLTCC

· Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

Additional Requirements:

A valid Louisiana Driver’s License

Proof of motor vehicle insurance

In accordance with NLTCC Policy #6.003, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NLTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

For more information about Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, visit www.nltcc.edu

Louisiana state government is committed to serving as a model employer by improving hiring, recruitment, and retention of individuals with disabilities, with the overall goal that seven percent (7%) of the workforce in each executive branch state agency is comprised of persons living with a disability. The State As a Model Employer initiative was originally established by Executive Order JBE 18-08 and applicable to agencies reporting to the Governor. Effective 5/25/2022, SAME was codified into state law by Act 103 of the 2022 Regular Session and expanded applicability to all executive branch state agencies.

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation in admissions to it’s programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. NLTCC does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Pay: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person