$49,638–$104,074 Per Year
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blueprints, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Faculty Administration, Industry Standards, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Technology, Metallurgy, OSHA, Plasma, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Welding
Welding Faculty
Salary
See Position Description
Location
3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI
Job Type
Full-Time Faculty
Job Number
10024
Department
Occupational Programs
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Description
West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural technical education program and has a desire to build strong relationships with students, industry partners, and colleagues. This full-time Welding Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2026. This is a 9-month position with summers off.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative, student-centered individual who can provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on welding instruction in a variety of welding processes and related technical coursework. If you have the passion and desire to help develop the next generation of skilled trades professionals, we are committed to supporting your transition into the classroom and your growth as an educator.
For best consideration, submit below materials by July 20, 2026. The interview process will begin after July 20th, and continue until filled.
- West Shore Community College application
- Letter of application specifically addressing the areas of responsibility and qualifications
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts (official will be necessary if interview is offered)
Job Duties
- Teaching load (15 credit hours a semester/30 annually) in welding and related technical programs
- Responsible for curriculum delivery in classroom and laboratory settings. Assignments primarily include afternoon and evening hours. Limited weekend instruction may occasionally be required based on program needs and course scheduling
- Teach a variety of welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, fabrication, and related coursework
- Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, consumables, and safety standards consistent with industry and OSHA requirements
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, advisory committee members, K-12 career-technical education employees, employers, and community partners to address workforce and educational needs
- Participate in planning, curricular review, assessment activities, and program improvement initiatives
- Participate in professional development and maintain relevant industry credentials
- Meet other contractual obligations as defined in the West Shore Community College Instructional Agreement
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a closely related field, OR a combination of education and work experience equaling 6 years (12,000 hours). Two of these years must be work experience directly in welding
- Demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding processes and fabrication techniques
- Strong dedication to instructional workplace safety
- Ability to communicate effectively, building positive relationships with students, faculty, administrative, industry partners and community members
- Previous or current relevant industry certifications, such as, but not limited to AWS certifications
- Salary range $49,638 - $104,074, commensurate with qualifications/experience
- Summers off
Full benefit package including professional development funding, educational assistance, WSCC tuition waiver for employees and dependents, on-site wellness center, health/dental/vision insurance, and retirement.
West Shore Community College is a drug-free employer and the final offer will be contingent on drug testing.
West Shore Community College is an equal opportunity employer.
West Shore offers a full benefit package to full-time employees including: health insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, shot-term and long-term disability, retirement, holidays, paid time off, sick leave, and remission of WSCC tuition for employees and dependents.
To learn more details visit our benefits page.
Employer West Shore Community College
Address 3000 N Stiles Rd.
Scottville, Michigan, 49454
Phone (231)843-5986
Website http://www.westshore.edu