Welding 12 Month Instructional Staff Position

Welding 12 Month Instructional Staff Position

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Graham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Exempt

Job Number

2026-00038

Division

Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades

Department

Welding Technology

Opening Date

05/08/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Instructional staff are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, including 20-24 contact hours of teaching and additional on-campus welding support hours while the College is open-typically Monday through Friday, though schedules may include daytime, evening, or weekend hours. These responsibilities include assisting the welding department head with lab and classroom needs in addition to promoting student success. In certain program areas and during peak periods, such as advising and registration, faculty may be required to work beyond the minimum on-campus hours. Dedicated to student success, faculty support the college's mission by fostering learning both inside and outside the classroom through high-quality instruction, academic support, and informed advising.

Example of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Providing appropriate and effective instruction.

• Teaching classes per the College's teaching load and formula in combinations including day, evening, weekend, off-campus and online as the College requires.

• Providing relevant learning opportunities that promote student engagement and retention.

• Staying current in their field and in teaching methodology.

• Creating meaningful assessments and evaluating student work according to departmental standards.

• Marinating accurate student records, including course attendance to enhance retention and success.

• Being available to students during office or lab hours for assistance.

• Providing regular grade updates through Moodle gradebook

• Providing accurate, informed advising.

• Maintaining accessible office or lab hours.

• Understanding College policies and procedures, degree requirements, and transfer agreements.

• Providing students with current information regarding career opportunities, as appropriate.

• Being informed about college services and support for students.

• Supports extracurricular activities by attendance and/or advisory role.

• Manage inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools.

• Recruiting students, including participation in open houses, College events, and recruitment fairs.

• Engaging in continuous improvement efforts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities. ____

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. X

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to modern technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyones efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Walking x
• Running _____
• Squatting _x____
• Jumping __
• Sitting _x__
• Standing x__
• Lifting (40 lbs. maximum) x__
• Speaking _x
• Hearing _x

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Classroom Setting ___
• Inside x
• Outside _x___
• Office Setting __x
• Loading Dock ____

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Welding
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate skills needed to communicate Welding

Theory i.e. MIG, TIG, STICK

• Current North Carolina driver's license
• Provide instruction that fulfills the requirements of the regulatory and/or accrediting agency.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an education setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality, required.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).

Preferred:

• Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably in a community college environment.
• Industry Recognized Credentials (CWI, CWE)
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague and advising and registering students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and students.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of the student experience to include coaching, mentoring, advising, student/career services, and progression, preferred.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and principles of community colleges.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to using data to support informed decision-making processes.
• Proven ability to develop successful strategies for enrollment growth, student success and student retention.

Supplemental Information

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

Alamance Community College provides a wide variety of benefits available to full time employees (this does not include full time temporary positions). These benefits include: North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care/dependent care, NC State Retirement, and a deferred compensation program (401K, 457, 529). Alamance Community College also offers leave based on years of service (vacation, sick, FMLA, military, community service, personal observance) in addition to paid holidays and longevity pay. The College also provides up to eight weeks of paid parental leave to qualifying employees. ACC houses an on-site child care center operated by LifeSpan, Inc.

ACC is engaging in a three-year strategic plan called ACC Forward that involves, among other priorities, a focus on ehnancing employee resources including those related to mental and physical health and wellness.

Employer Alamance Community College

Address 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd

PO Box 8000

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-506-4133

336-506-4273

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alamanceccedu