Welding Instructional Specialist, 26-025

Welding Instructional Specialist

Position # 26-025

WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College
located in Parkersburg, WV, with a branch in Ripley, WV, and Vienna, WV (We are not a branch of West Virginia University). We are dedicated
to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees. This
position may require work on our Main Campus or at one of our branch locations.

Benefits

· Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%

· Free $10,000 life insurance policy

· Your
choice of 7 different Health Insurance plans through www.peia.wv.gov and
flexible benefits such as Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
(Healthcare & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Group Legal Plan,
and Hearing

· Annual and Sick leave for full time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and
12-month faculty

· Minimum 12 paid holidays per year

· WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent
of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

To Apply

· Submit an Employment Application packet available at www.wvup.edu/jobs

· If the
position requires a degree, attach a scanned copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the Employment Application packet.

Posted

01/16/2026 and will remain active until filled with a preference given to applications that are
received by 02/09/2026.

Effective

Spring semester

Employment Status

Exempt, 12-month, full-time regular, benefits eligible position.

Shift

Variable. Full time is
considered 37.50 hours a week.

Primary Location

Main Campus

Salary and
Rank

Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

· This appointment will include a 21-credit hour teaching load per semester in
Welding.

· Other college level courses may also be assigned depending on the selected
candidate’s credentials.

· Most instructional duties will be at the main campus
in Parkersburg but may also include the instruction of classes at any of our branches.

·
Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, hybrid and/or totally on-line instruction.

· In addition, duties will include academic advising, committee service, program and
course-level assessment, program support, effective use of learning management systems, student recruitment/retention and
professional development. 

· Use of learning management systems and demonstrated
effective use of technology is a condition of continued employment beyond the first year. 

·
WVU Parkersburg values creativity, individuality, and innovation, and expects the selected candidate to actively participate
in the college community.

Qualifications

·
Associate’s degree in Welding Technology or a closely related field from a recognized, regionally accredited college or
university OR

· Current AWS certifications or other recognized industry credentials
related to welding AND 5 Years welding experience.

· Demonstrated use of advanced
technology systems such as learning management systems or similar technologies.

·
Understanding and application of assessment practices is strongly preferred.

·
Successful college-level teaching experience is preferred, as well as prior effective use of technology in instructional
delivery, and a willingness to deliver courses in all instructional modalities.

·
Demonstration of teaching effectiveness is part of the on-campus interview.

Required Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities

· Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and
industry partners.

· Communication and organizational skills with a student-centered
teaching philosophy.

· Proficiency in welding techniques.

WVU Parkersburg is an
Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion,
color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants
are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to
assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education
programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and
respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.

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