Welding Technology Instructor

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Title

Welding Technology Instructor 

Department

Manufacturing and Skilled Trades

Job Category

Faculty

FLSA

Exempt, F1

College Name

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Owensboro, KY

Work Months

12 months

College Overview: 
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky.  OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com.

Benefits: 
Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plans: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: 
Owensboro Community and Technical College is hiring a full-time, 12-month instructor with a broad background in Welding and Fabrication for the Welding Technology Program. The instructor will teach various formats within the Welding Program which includes Hybrid (online) lecture and hands on labs. Classes will be administered in accordance to American Welding Society SENSE guidelines. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide instruction in the areas of OFC, PAC, CAC-A, Cutting Processes, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and robotic welding processes. 
• Collaborate with business and industry to maintain an awareness of emerging welding technologies, trends, and issues in the field.
• Provide academic advising and career-related counseling for students.
• Engage in recruitment and retention activities through programming at secondary schools, community partners, and professional organizations; with a concentrated focus on the adult learner population. 
• Participate in faculty professional development activities to include employer sponsored training, committee work, and campus collaborations.

Assignment may include some evening and online courses. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the community and technical college mission. 

Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology or equivalency with 3 years of applicable work experience required. 
• OFC, PAC, CAC-A, Cutting Processes, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and robotic welding processes experience required.
• Prefer AWS Certified Welder with Certifications in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW Welding processes. 
• Prefer AWS Certified Welding Educator and AWS Certified Welding Inspector. 
• Prefer prior teaching experience. 

Application Process:

Applicants must complete and submit:

• Online application.
• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Copies of all college transcripts.
• Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.
• Selected candidate will perform a teaching demonstration.

Positions are based on a term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.

Application Deadline: June 3, 2026 

Duties will begin in Summer/Fall 2026. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.