Welding Instructor

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Title: Welding Instructor Position Type: Instructor College: Red Rocks Community College Division: Academic Affairs Department: RRCC Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Skilled Trades Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus Location: Lakewood Who We Are: Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment. RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities. Job Summary: Red Rocks Community College is seeking a part-time, temporary Welding Instructor to provide high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction within the Skilled Trades Department at the Warren Tech Central Campus. Working up to 28 hours per week for a period of up to nine months, this position delivers classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction that prepares students for employment and advancement in the welding, fabrication, and skilled trades industries. The instructor teaches industry-aligned welding processes, including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, OFC, PAC, and CAC-A, while emphasizing technical skill development, safety, blueprint reading, fabrication, and workforce readiness. The Welding Instructor is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment; assessing student performance; maintaining accurate instructional records; utilizing the college's learning management system; and ensuring instruction aligns with approved curriculum, Colorado CTE standards, and current industry practices. This position also supports welding lab operations, equipment and safety compliance, and collaborates with Skilled Trades leadership and faculty to promote student success and continuous program improvement. Work schedules may include daytime, evening, weekend, laboratory, classroom, and occasional off-site instructional activities based on program needs. Compensation is based on credit hour/contact hour ratios and ranges from $1,660.54 to $1,826.60 per credit hour. The top three characteristics of a successful candidate: Technical Welding Expertise & Safety - Demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding processes with a strong commitment to safe shop practices and industry standards. Instruction & Student Development - Ability to effectively teach, coach, and assess students while fostering skill development and workforce readiness. Collaboration & Professionalism - Strong communication, reliability, and commitment to curriculum quality, student success, and teamwork. This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note: Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission. There is no need to reapply during this 12-month period unless there are updates to your application materials. After the 12-month period, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open. All applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application packet early for full consideration Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of welding processes, equipment, materials, safety practices, and industry standards. Proficiency in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, OFC, PAC, and CAC-A welding and cutting processes. Ability to teach and demonstrate welding, fabrication, blueprint reading, layout, and material preparation in classroom and lab settings. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and provide constructive student feedback. Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and effective welding lab while modeling professional shop practices. Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff in an inclusive learning environment. Proficiency with instructional technology, including learning management systems. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to follow college policies and instructional procedures. Flexibility to teach varied schedules and instructional formats, including classroom, lab, shop, and off-site locations. Required Qualifications Qualifies for post-secondary CTE credential including 4000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years Physical & Cognitive Demands: The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position: Work regularly in classroom, welding lab, shop, and hands-on training environments. Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, and move throughout instructional spaces; occasionally lift and transport materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Safely operate and demonstrate welding, cutting, fabrication, and shop equipment using required personal protective equipment (PPE). Work in environments with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, noise, sharp edges, and moving equipment. Regularly use computers, instructional technology, learning management systems, and standard office equipment. Apply observation, analysis, problem-solving, sound judgment, and instructional skills to monitor student performance and maintain a safe learning environment. Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff, providing clear technical, safety, and instructional guidance. Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree or higher in Welding, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, or a related field. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), OSHA 10/30, or other relevant industry certificat

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