Instructor of Welding - Fall 2026

Elgin Community College•Elgin, IL

About The Position

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie. Work Schedule: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Rate of Pay/Benefits: This is a Full-Time Faculty position. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable. Follow link to Full-Time Faculty Salary and Rank Schedule or elgin.edu/jobs-at-ecc/salary-benefits-contracts. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter) Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b) Time Off with Pay Professional Development/Expense Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sick Banks FLSA Status: Exempt Grant Funded: No Job Summary: Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals. In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in grant supported programs are required to adhere and to comply with all provisions, qualifications, policies, and procedures set forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description, the requirements of the grant will take precedence. This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member. Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in welding engineering or welding related field, plus 2000 hours or related work experience; or demonstrated tested experience; associates degree in welding related field and 4000 hour of related work experience, including journeyman status, and/or relevant industry certifications and work experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of beginning to advanced blueprint reading.
Considerable skill to operate fabrication equipment such as band saws, shears, drill press, brakes, belt sanders and various grinding equipment.
Candidate must be able to instruct welding safety, theory and practical hands on demonstrations in OAW, OAC, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and PAC in all welding positions and joint configurations.
Strong knowledge in the metallurgical understanding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Candidate must be willing to work up to four evenings a week.