Term, Non-tenure-line Instructor, Welding

Term, Non-tenure-line Instructor, Welding

Salary

$47,283.00 - $58,665.00 Annually

Location

Jamestown Campus, NY

Job Type

Full-time faculty, 9 months

Job Number

202500053

Department

Manufacturing Technology Institute

Opening Date

10/15/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York. JCC is an innovative, open access institution that meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry.

At Jamestown Community College, we embrace the varied identities, histories, and experiences of every member of our college community. We actively seek to be as inclusive as possible, recognizing that we are always learning. We embrace our similarities and differences. We advocate for fairness. And we invite everyone to join us in giving and receiving support so that we can all be successful in our endeavors. JCC encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. See more about our inclusive excellence resources.

Position Description

Full-time, term (non-tenure-line) faculty position in Welding Technology available to start in January 2027 at the start of the Spring 2027 semester on the Jamestown Campus. The position will follow the 9-month academic calendar, subject to renewal annually. Flexibility in course offerings across days and evenings is expected.

Responsibilities include teaching foundational and advanced welding courses with a strong emphasis on hands-on skill development, welding theory, safety, fabrication practices, and preparation for industry expectations and welding qualification testing. The successful candidate must be proficient in a minimum of three of the four primary arc welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).

Instruction may include welding theory and safety, blueprint reading and welding symbols, fabrication and fit-up, welding metallurgy, welding inspection and testing, and the use of modern welding and cutting equipment. The successful candidate should be willing to learn and incorporate new welding technologies, processes, equipment, and industry practices as the program continues to evolve.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher in Welding Technology or a closely related welding discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years of professional welding or welding-related industry experience.

Demonstrated proficiency in a minimum of three of the following four primary arc welding processes:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Demonstrated knowledge of welding safety, equipment, materials, and current industry practices.

Experience with welding fabrication practices, including blueprint reading, welding symbols, joint preparation, fit-up, and cutting processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Welding Engineering Technology or a closely related field.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or other recognized welding industry credentials.
• Experience with AWS and/or ASME welding codes, standards, welding procedure specifications, and welder qualification requirements.
• Experience with welding inspection and testing methods, including visual inspection and destructive testing.
• Experience with advanced welding applications, automated or robotic welding systems, or other emerging welding and manufacturing technologies.
• Teaching or training experience, particularly in higher education, apprenticeship, Workforce Development, or industrial settings.
• Evidence of initiative in areas such as curriculum development, laboratory development, industry partnerships, student mentoring, recruitment and outreach, project leadership, or committee work.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Engineering & Technology faculty and Workforce Development staff to maintain and develop curriculum aligned with current industry needs and recognized welding standards. Responsibilities will also include supporting safe, organized, and effective welding laboratory environments; assisting with welding equipment and laboratory operations; participating in student recruitment and outreach activities; and developing and maintaining relationships with regional employers, schools, and industry partners.

The successful candidate will be expected to support a student-centered, hands-on learning environment that prepares graduates for employment, continued education, and industry-recognized welding qualifications and certifications. The position will also actively participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives and contribute to the continued development and growth of the Welding Technology program and the Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI).

JCC Non-discrimination Notice

Jamestown Community College does not discriminate and will make all decisions regarding admission and the entire educational process of its students, and recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, gender (including sexual harassment, gender harassment, and harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, gender non-conformity, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, requesting an accommodation, veteran or military status, family care status, requesting or taking pregnancy, parental or disability leave, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, or regulation. All such discrimination and harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated by JCC.

If any faculty, staff, employee, or any job applicant believes they have been subject to discrimination or harassment during any phase of the recruitment process or in the workplace, they may file a complaint under JCCs Human Right and Affirmative Action Policy. For these purposes, any incident should be reported to one of JCCs Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators. The name(s) and title(s) of the designated Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator(s)/Officer(s) and their complete contact information are available at sunyjcc.edu/nondiscrimination.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and prescription coverage, dental coverage, paid vacation, sick and personal time, paid holidays, NYS retirement benefits and voluntary retirement savings plan, free life insurance and long-term disability coverage, a menu of voluntary benefit offerings and much more.

Employer Jamestown Community College (NY)

Address 525 Falconer Street

Jamestown, New York, 14702

Website https://www.sunyjcc.edu