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Welding and Fabrication Technology Instructor - Full Time

RANKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
  • Saint Louis, MO
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Title

    Welding and Fabrication Technology Instructor - Full Time

    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description

    College Overview:

    Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it's an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken's modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College's three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

    Purpose of the Role: Prepares for and teaches Welding and Fabrication Technology courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Welding and Fabrication Technology department.

    Responsibilities:

    • Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
    • Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing welding and fabrication, to include instruction in shop safety.
    • Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken's safety standards.
    • Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
    • Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
    • Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
    • Participates in available training to keep current in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
    • Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

    Qualifications:

    • Associates degree in Welding and Fabrication with at least 5 years of experience.
    • Certificate in Welding and Fabrication with at least 7 years of experience.
    • Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but will train.
    • Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
    • Ability to weld with SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions
    • Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
    • Computer literate in MS Office.
    • Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

    Benefits:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance
    • Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability
    • Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
    • Employee Assistance Program (Free)
    • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)
    • 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
    • Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
    • PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
    • Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)

    Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Welding and Fabrication Technology, Instructor Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Req Number EDU-26-00097 Open Date 8/25/2026 Location St. Louis

    This position is currently accepting applications.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Louis, MO
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Websitehttp://ranken.edu/about-us/careers-at-ranken/

    About Company

    At Ranken Technical College, we know that the best way to prepare students for success in the real world is to begin treating them as professionals from day one. For each hour of classroom instruction, our students spend at least three hours in a lab or shop setting, becoming proficient in the skills they need to excel in their careers. This means that each student spends an average of 15 hours a week doing hands-on work with the guidance of our expert instructors. With this extensive practical experience, Ranken graduates are highly trained and fully equipped for successful careers.

    Our St. Louis campus has operated continuously in the same location for more than a century. Today, the facilities reflect that history, as well as the College’s commitment to consistently offering superior training on cutting-edge equipment. This growing campus includes the new Mary Ann Lee Technology Center, which offers modern shops, classrooms and spaces for campus events.

    Automotive Import Technology students at work in the newly renovated Rodenheiser building, 2014

    Automotive Import Technology students at work in the newly renovated Rodenheiser building, 2014

    In addition, recent renovations to the Rodenheiser Automotive Center give students in our growing Automotive Division access to our unparalleled tools and equipment in up-to-date shops. At Ranken, we prepare students for professional success by giving them hands-on experience in professional facilities.

    Outside the St. Louis metro area, our new Ranken Wentzville location continues the College’s tradition of excellence with its state-of-the art shops, labs and equipment. In its first year of operation, Ranken Wentzville has already surpassed the College’s five-year enrollment goals for the location. Because of this exceptional rate of growth, Ranken Wentzville is currently expanding its facilities in order to serve more students in the area. This growing location will offer new courses and will continue to provide the gold standard in hands-on technical education to even more students.

    Skills

    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Laboratory Managementunmatched
    • Laboratory Theoryunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Materialsunmatched
    • University/School Governanceunmatched
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    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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