Under general supervision: Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives; Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited welding and joining technology courses; Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives; Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests; Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate; Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area; Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students; Assists with student recruitment, retention and job placement efforts: Works with Dean to coordinate adjunct instructors; Manages administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, developing syllabi and teaching courses. Associate’s degree in Welding and Joining Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university; 3 or more years of experience in the welding industry; Have current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) certifications; Teaching experience in a classroom and laboratory setting; Experience welding in a variety of settings and formats, such as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Oxyfuel Gas Welding, and Plasma Arc Welding; Experience with blueprint reading and welding symbol identification; Knowledge of robotic training cell with system 5 Fanuc robot; Knowledge of CNC plasma table operation.