About This Position
Rend Lake College is seeking a full-time Welding Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction and support student success. This role involves teaching assigned courses, developing and updating curriculum, assessing student learning, and maintaining an engaging classroom environment. The instructor will also contribute to academic advising, student recruitment, and campus initiatives while staying current in the field. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching, committed to student achievement, and eager to collaborate within a dynamic academic community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach lecture and/or laboratory classes as assigned.
- Maintain syllabi, attendance records, contact hours, roster, grades and student evaluations.
- Prepare and submit documentation as requested.
- Select, order, prepare, and maintain necessary materials, supplies and equipment, which aid in the actual classroom instruction.
- Supervise and maintain related laboratories and laboratory equipment.
- Develop and update curriculum as needed.
- Hold office hours as assigned for the purpose of counseling with students concerning course work.
- Perform assessment of student learning and participate in college wide assessment program.
- Participate in professional development activities both on campus and off campus as requested.
- Keep abreast of current trends and information in subject area.
- Maintain any required program certifications.
- Develop and teach competency-based welding courses.
//full-time, 50-week, industrial tenure-track faculty contract
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 or more years of industry experience
- Competence in stick MIG, TIG, oxyacetylene welding, and oxyfuel cutting
- Advanced welding materials and practices preferred
- Must possess the appropriate American Welding Society qualifications to administer welding qualification tests and/or be eligible to obtain the required AWS credentials within a timeframe established by the college
- Community college experience preferred
- Excellent communication and organization skills; detailed oriented
- All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.
Salary & Benefits
- $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
- Full benefits.
- Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents
How To Apply
To apply, please visit www.rlc.edu/jobs
Tentative start date is to be negotiated
Application deadline is: October 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
Human Resources Director
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1224
or e-mail to hr@rlc.edu
Application should include:
- Cover Letter
- Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Title IX & disability access
Rend Lake College is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Rend Lake College does not discriminate in any of its policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law. Questions about Title IX or Disability Access may be directed to titleix@rlc.edu or das@rlc.edu, respectively.
