Summary At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming lives through learning, creating opportunities for student success, and nurturing prosperity for the Texas Panhandle. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-time Supplemental Instructor - Welding who will be all-in on our mission and who is responsible for assisting lead instructors in delivering classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction to students at beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. This position provides individualized instructional support, reinforces welding techniques and industry standards, and promotes student skill development, retention, and successful program completion.Qualifications EDUCATION
Required: Associate Degree in Welding. High-quality work experience may substitute for education requirements. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Welding.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two (2) years of professional welding experience involving welding processes, equipment operation, and safe welding practices in an industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, or related environment.
Preferred: Experience in construction, structural welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or pipe welding. Experience setting up and operating Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), oxy-fuel cutting, and plasma cutting equipment. Previous experience providing technical training, mentoring, or instructional support.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Preferred: Current welding certifications in area of expertise.
*An equivalent combination of experience and education can substitute educational requirement. Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist lead welding instructors with classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction for students at beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels.
- Provide individualized and small-group instructional support to reinforce welding concepts, improve technical skills, and assist students in preparing for practical assessments and examinations.
- Demonstrate proper welding techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures under the direction of lead instructors.
- Assist students with the setup, operation, and proper use of welding equipment, tools, and materials.
- Reinforce instructional content by reviewing course materials, explaining welding processes, and assisting students with hands-on assignments and projects.
- Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to support student confidence, skill development, and academic success.
- Assist lead instructors in monitoring student progress, identifying areas for improvement, and providing additional instructional support as needed.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain welding tools, equipment, training materials, and laboratory workstations to support instructional activities.
- Monitor student adherence to established laboratory safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe equipment operation.
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe welding laboratory, including the proper storage and handling of tools, materials, and equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and maintenance needs to lead instructors or appropriate personnel.
- Support hands-on learning activities that reinforce industry standards, practical welding applications, and workforce readiness.
- Maintain a professional, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and success.
- Collaborate with lead instructors and departmental personnel to support instructional activities and program objectives.
- Complete all required institutional training and comply with applicable Amarillo College policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Perform other work-related duties as required.
- As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement!
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of welding principles, techniques, processes, and industry standards, including safe equipment operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of various welding and cutting processes, including GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, oxy-fuel cutting, and plasma cutting.
- Knowledge of welding techniques and procedures for various metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Knowledge of welding laboratory safety practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and safe handling of tools and materials.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), technical drawings, blueprints, and other welding-related documentation.
- Ability to operate, demonstrate, and assist students with the proper use of welding equipment, tools, and machinery.
- Ability to explain technical concepts and welding procedures clearly to students with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and others.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback, encouragement, and individualized instructional support to promote student learning and skill development.
- Ability to recognize student learning challenges and adapt instructional support to meet individual needs under the guidance of lead instructors.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with lead instructors and departmental personnel in a team-oriented educational environment.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications and the ability to learn and utilize institutional technology and instructional systems.
- Ability to adapt to changing instructional needs, laboratory activities, and departmental priorities.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate a positive, student-centered approach.
Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.
Pay grade 10 Amarillo College Pay Grades (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds for short periods of time during the workday. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for very short periods of time. Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time.Work Conditions: Work is performed primarily indoors, often in a climate-controlled environment, near or with hot meal fusion and cutting processes, near or with moving mechanical parts and short periods of limited exposure to non-hazardous level of fumes or airborne particles.Work Environment: This job may operate in a classroom, online, or tech supported setting. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as microphones, audio/video-recorders, computers, overhead projectors, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets and fax machines.Benefits Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan. Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
