Welding Instructor

Welding Instructor

Salary

$43,792.00 - $98,139.00 Annually

Location

DRAKE - 3421 Meridian Street, North, Huntsville, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08626

College/Division

DRAKE-209810-Welding

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 5:30 PM Central

Campus Location

Drake State Community & Technical College

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

The Welding Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. They will provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. The Instructor will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.

SALARY:

Appropriate placement on Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

Salary Schedule D1,1C

Salary Range $43,792-$98,138(9 months).

Summer contract may be available from $13,521 - $30,351 depending upon enrollment.

Salary step placement is based on education and experience per Drake State's practice for awarding salary step credit.

Work Hours: Classes are taught day, evening, and weekends on the Huntsville campus. In addition, multiple forms of distance education are offered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Welding Instructor shall perform the duties as specified in conformity with policies established by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.

• Deliver high-quality instruction in the assigned discipline through face-to-face, hybrid, online, dual enrollment, and other approved instructional modalities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve curriculum, instructional strategies, and learning resources to support student achievement and workforce readiness.
• Create and maintain an engaging, inclusive, student-centered learning environment that promotes academic success, belonging, and professional growth.
• Communicate course expectations, learning outcomes, attendance requirements, grading procedures, and academic progress clearly and consistently.
• Assess student learning using a variety of instructional and assessment methods and utilize assessment results to improve teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Prepare, administer, and evaluate assignments, projects, laboratory activities, examinations, and other learning assessments in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to instruction, attendance, grades, student progress, early alerts, and other required reporting systems.
• Utilize the Colleges Learning Management System (LMS) and other approved educational technologies to enhance teaching, communication, student engagement, and learning outcomes.
• Monitor student performance and provide appropriate intervention, referrals, mentoring, tutoring, academic advising, and support services to promote retention and completion.
• Support student recruitment, onboarding, registration, orientation, retention, completion, transfer, and job-placement initiatives as needed.
• Maintain regular availability and accessible communication with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders through established office hours and approved communication channels.
• Participate in program review, strategic planning, assessment activities, accreditation efforts, and institutional effectiveness processes.
• Collect, maintain, and submit required documentation, reports, assessment data, and accreditation evidence in accordance with institutional and program requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues, academic departments, workforce partners, K-12 partners, and community stakeholders to support instructional excellence and institutional goals.
• Participate in curriculum development, program improvement, and alignment of academic programs with industry standards, workforce needs, and transfer pathways.
• Serve on college committees, task forces, advisory boards, governance groups, and other institutional initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain currency in instructional practices, emerging technologies, industry trends, certifications, licensure requirements, and subject-matter expertise.
• Support the Colleges commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion, workforce development, community engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Teach courses at approved times and locations, including day, evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment, hybrid, online, and other formats as needed to meet institutional and student demand.
• Maintain accountability for assigned equipment, materials, laboratories, instructional resources, and campus facilities.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, college assemblies, commencement exercises, professional development activities, orientation programs, and other meetings required by the College.
• Contribute to co-curricular, extracurricular, and community engagement activities that support the mission and goals of the College.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, collegiality, and compliance with all institutional, accreditation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Report to work regularly and punctually and complete all required personnel and administrative processes in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chair, Associate Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction, and/or the President

Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or at least sixty (60) semester hours leading to an Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Specialized coursework equivalent to the community or technical college program
• Three (3) years of full-time welding work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior teaching experience
• Excellent oral, auditory, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public
• Ability to project a professional and congenial demeanor

DESIRED PROFILE:

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

• An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college
• A sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• A commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the NEOED on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An on-line application
• Current resume
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Background Check Requirement

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and agree to a non-refundable fee of $17.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the open period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Drake State Community and Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

All applicants must have an on-line and completed application packet by the deadline date. All applications received will be screened and interviews scheduled by appointment only. All applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Applicants must demonstrate written proficiency in English as part of the on-campus interview process. Drake State Community and Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Drake State Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Drake State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Drake State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding. Drake State compiles information about safety and security and publishes an annual report. This report can be found on the website by accessing the crime and safety report link. The link can be found on the Drake State home page by clicking the "About Drake State" tab and then selecting the "Campus Security Report" link. A copy can also be obtained by contacting the Director of Operations at 256-551-5210.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within (120) days of the job announcement stated closing date or to not fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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