Full-Time

Welding Instructor

Updated on 9/12/2026

Luna Community College

Luna Community College

Community college in Las Vegas, NM

Compensation Overview

$44.8k/yr

Lansing, MI, USA

In Person

May require travel to satellite campuses and local school districts.

Category
Education (1)
Required Skills
Welding
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Requirements
  • AWS certification using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is required.
  • Three years of experience in welding is required.
  • Must obtain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted driver's license for the duration of employment.
  • Proficiency in adult learning theory, curriculum development, and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
  • Knowledge of advising methods and techniques.
  • Proficiency in research methodology and information resources related to career and technical education studies.
  • Knowledge of basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
  • Ability to supervise students in work experience settings.
  • Ability to innovate curriculum, resolve departmental challenges, and engage with a diverse student population.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other college applications.
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and stand for at least 70 percent of the workday.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare syllabi each semester, select course textbooks, and complete textbook adoption through the institution's textbook adoption system.
  • Use the institution's learning management system to facilitate student learning across all instructional modalities.
  • Travel to satellite campuses and local school districts to provide instruction as requested.
  • Implement techniques that facilitate active student learning.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade assignments, tests, and quizzes; develop handouts and other learning aids.
  • Participate in course learning-outcome assessment each semester and use assessment data to improve teaching strategies within the program and courses.
  • Participate in program and curriculum development, proposing program improvements and innovations.
  • Participate in hiring and scheduling part-time instructors as assigned.
  • Provide one-to-one student guidance and advisement, including degree audits, tutoring referrals, early-alert processes, and completion goals.
  • Participate in professional development, committee work, and conferences.
  • Operate equipment and perform work related to welding and designated career and technical education fields.
  • Coordinate and schedule student tutors as appropriate.
  • Participate in student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant business and industry organizations to support workforce transitions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Teaching experience is preferred.
Luna Community College

Luna Community College

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Luna Community College is a public community college in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It offers associate degrees, certificates, transfer education, and workforce programs.

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