Full-time, Tenure Track Faculty: Welding Technology

Welding Technology Faculty

Full-time, tenure-track position beginning Fall 2025 (8/16/2025)

Founded in 1967, Lakeland Community the College now serves more than 9,000 students annually and provides a continuum of education, from offering college credit courses for high school students to preparing students for the workforce upon completion of certificates, associate degrees or transfer to a four-year institution. 

The college is seeking an individual who is excited about teaching and helping to shape the next generation of welders and to continue the growth of our Welding Program. Lakeland’s $18 million dollar renovation of the Engineering building, which is home to the welding program, is expected to be completed in Summer 2025. The renovation will result in two expanded weld shops and a large fabrication lab.  We are seeking an instructor who will be responsible for the classroom instruction, maintaining course records, grading, program curriculum and course curriculum. This will include working with other full-time and part-time faculty at the college to make modifications and changes to best prepare our graduates for either further study or to enter the workforce. This position will serve as the Welding program coordinator. 

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES (representative) 

INSTRUCTION 

• Teach courses in areas of competency in a manner consistent with institutional and course goals and objectives 

• Select texts, supplemental documents and other learning resources 

• Set attainable instructional goals and objectives compatible with approved rationale for courses 

• Evaluate students to determine progress toward course goals and objectives, assign final grades 

• Maintain a minimum of ten (10) posted office hours per week. Eight (8) on campus over two days and two (2) may be done remotely on another day. 

COURSE AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 

• Recommend to the division dean the revision, deletion or addition of courses or curricula 

• Evaluate and recommend college catalog and support material revisions 

• Maintain updated course outlines according to prescribed college procedures; develop course syllabi 

SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE, PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY 

• Remain current with the field(s) of assigned instruction and related occupational areas 

• Acquire, maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials 

• Participate in accreditation processes and college, division and department committees and meetings  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required: 

• 5 + years of industry experience as a welder or welding trainer  

• Certified Associate Welding Inspector or Certified Welding Inspector 

• AWS Certification in Multiple Welding techniques 

• Experience teaching or leading relevant trainings in industry 

• Experience developing curriculum 

• Experience with State wide transfer initiatives such as ITAGs 

• Demonstrated commitment to student success 

• Willingness to engage with and contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives 

• Willingness to engage in curriculum development 

Preferred: 

• Associates degree or higher 

• Career and Technical Education Teacher Training 

• Community College teaching experience 

• Experience working with relevant unions, such as the boilermakers  

• Demonstrated evidence of continued professional development 

• Demonstrated experience working with state and federal government offices

COMPENSATION 

Lakeland provides a competitive compensation package, with initial salary dependent upon education and experience.  College benefits include healthcare and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and tuition fee waiver.  

Please review Lakeland’s Total Compensation for Full-time Faculty. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

1. Complete all questions in the application*
2. Attach a cover letter and current resume
3. Attach an unofficial transcript documenting the required educational qualifications

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and all applications will be kept on file for one year and reviewed as vacancies occur.

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser is updated to the latest version (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  Lakeland Community College is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.  If your disability requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7555.