Contract Trainer III: Welding Department - 74663

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society.

SCC - Workforce Readiness Department invites qualified candidates to apply for our pooled Part-Time Contract Trainer III: Welding Instructor(s) . Part-time appointments are made on a semester-by-semester (as needed) basis. Qualified candidates may also be considered for other welding opportunities, such as Corporate Contract Training, Community Outreach Programs (such as 4H Welding, etc.), and SCC promotional events. Hours: Mornings, Afternoons and Evening positions

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

The individual will deliver comprehensive welding instruction, update curriculum materials to align with industry standards and with the vision and mission of SCC.

• Assess and evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback and support.
• Collaborate with faculty members to enhance the welding program.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and safety standards.
• Attend departmental meetings, faculty development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students to help them succeed.
• Maintain supplies, confidential student records, monitor lab equipment.
• Follow procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.
  
  

Ideal Candidate(s) Will Perform Instructional Classroom And Practical Hands-on Training. The Candidate Will Deliver Training To Comply With Industry Recognized Welding Procedures And American Welding Society SENSE Criteria. Must Possess Knowledge With Respect To

• GMAW
• SMAW
• FCAW
• GTAW
• SAFETY
• THERMAL CUTTING
• BLUEPRINT READING
• NDT PROCEDURES
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 years of related experience as a Welder.

Possess strong attention to detail, along with leadership experience.

Working knowledge of: Welding, Cutting and Fabrication.

Self-motivated and MUST work well with others.

Preferred Qualification

American Welding Society Certification(s).

Welding Instructor / Trainer in an industrial environment

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.