Instructor, Welding

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $47,381; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Welding instruction and safety training
Course development and curriculum planning
Student recruitment and retention activities
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations.
  • Responsibilities include developing and teaching welding courses, maintaining professional development, student advisement, recruitment, and participation in college and university committees.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations.

Salary

Base: $47,381; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Welding instruction and safety training
  • Course development and curriculum planning
  • Student recruitment and retention activities
  • Professional development in welding
  • Assessment and evaluation of instruction
  • Maintenance of welding equipment and labs

Nice-to-have

  • Engagement with advisory council
  • Experience with Blackboard course shell
  • Participation in university committees
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to diverse student body
  • Use of technology in teaching

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree in welding or equivalent education/training
  • Technical certification in welding
  • Preferred bachelor’s degree
  • Previous teaching experience preferred
  • Criminal background and motor vehicle registry checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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