VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FULL-TIME WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Job ID 4443
ANNOUNCEMENT: Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the full-time, tenure track Instructor in the Welding Technology degree and certificate program within the Technical Education division. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or the first day of the Fall 2026 Semester (August 2026).
POSITION DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, the successful applicant will teach Welding Technology program courses (lecture and lab) in both the traditional and virtual environment. Welding Technology classes are held days, evenings, and weekends throughout the district.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- AAS Degree in Welding Technology preferred. AWS/CWI certification preferred.
- Three years of verifiable welding experience in industry required, must be knowledgeable of the AWS National Standards Level.
- Knowledge of and willingness to use computers, applicable software, and Internet required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- The applicant must pass a practical test to meet or exceed published Southwestern Illinois College’s minimum standards in welding. Prior teaching or technical training experience that includes teaching courses, conducting and supervising laboratory learning experiences, evaluating students’ achievement, providing input into curriculum development, policy and procedure formulation and evaluation of program effectiveness preferred.
SALARY: This is a nine-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the base salary schedule. For example, the minimum 2026-2027 salary at Step 1 on the below Master degree column is $50,461. The actual starting salary is determined by educational attainment level and experience. Voluntary overload and summer teaching assignments may also be available which may increase the annual compensation. The college offers a comprehensive flexible benefit program.
BENEFITS AND PERKS: Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
- Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
- Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan.
- Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation.
- Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
WORK LOCATION: Red Bud Campus with district-wide responsibilities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: See online job posting for close date.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE:
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
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