Welding and Fabrication Technology Instructor - Full Time

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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-26-00104 Open Date 9/11/2026 Location St. Louis This position is currently accepting applications. WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Industrial Technology Mechanical Instructor Adjunct - Evenings in Troy, MO Posted on: 9/29/2026 [ ] Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming Instructor - Part-time Evenings in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/18/2026 [ ] Control Systems Technology Instructor Adjunct - Evenings in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/18/2026 [ ] Mechanical Maintenance Instructor, part time, evening classes in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/18/2026 [ ] Precision Machining Technology Adjunct in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/10/2026 [ ] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Administrative Assistant to the VP in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/18/2026 [ ] Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming Instructor - Part-time Evenings in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/18/2026 [ ] Control Systems Technology Instructor Adjunct - Evenings in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/18/2026 [ ] Mechanical Maintenance Instructor, part time, evening classes in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/18/2026 [ ] Precision Machining Technology Adjunct in Saint Louis, MO Posted on: 9/10/2026 [ ] App One .com TM �� �1999-2024 HR Services, Inc. Click here for technical assistance.

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