Posting Details

Posting Details Position Information Position Title Technical Instructor, Welding & Technology (9 month appointment) Work Location West Plains Campus Department West Plains Applied Sciences and Technology HR Home Department 040310 WP INSTRUCTION Pay Grade Unclassified Sponsorship Information Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship. Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function A Technical Instructor u2013 West Plains is the lowest rank for technical faculty, requiring effectiveness in teaching; a commitment to advanced studies in the field or specialized training conducted for the industry including designing and teaching classes for college credit, seminars, or training sessions for employees of an outside organization; and a willingness to serve the department, division and/or campus. The Technical Instructor u2013 West Plains teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. Effective August 1, 2025, the Technical Instructor u2013 West Plains rank is a tenure-track appointment only for faculty appointed by the two-year open admissions campus at West Plains. Description of Primary Duties Internal posting for promotion and transfer consideration of full-time regular University employees only. The Technical Instructor of Welding & Technology will utilize Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools ( LEEPS ) Welding Certification Programs and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) curriculum in the classroom and lab environments to prepare students to meet educational and career goals. Primary job duties and responsibilities: 1. Classroom presentation of course materials 2. Prepare lessons plans 3. Develop and modify PowerPoint presentations 4. Course Assessment. Report results to Technology Program Coordinator and NC3. 5. Prepare and direct lab training 6. Emphasize welding safety 7. Set up and maintain fabrication equipment 8. Demonstration of welding skills 9. Lead students in development of welding skill 10. Become a LEEPS /NC3 Certified Instructor 11. Follow the LEEPS /NC3 curriculum. 12. Inspect welded components according to LEEPS /NC3 standards. 13. Design programming with AutoCAD or similar Computer-Aided Design/Drafting ( CAD ) software. 14. Operate Computer Numerical Control ( CNC ) equipment; including CNC plasma table and robotic arc welder. 15. Successful candidates must be able to contribute to multiple aspects of our undergraduate program. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Technical Instructor u2013 West Plains are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook (. Education: Associate degree in welding or related field or 3-5 years of welding and fabrication industry experience. Experience: Relevant welding and fabrication experience. Experienced with SMAW , GMAW , FCAW , and GTAW processes. Experienced with Plasma Arc and Oxy Fuel cutting processes. License/Certifications: Must possess or able to obtain industry-recognized welding certifications and commit to successfully completing additional training as required. Computer skills: A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. The ability to quickly adapt to operation of software including a learning management system and NC3 Certification software is required. Other: Interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to communicate effectively and facilitate effective learning. Additional Qualifications The nature of teaching a technology program require the following physical requirements: u2022 Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis. u2022 Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis. u2022 Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically-powered tools and fabrication equipment u2022 Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, hot or which could have work hazards. However, maintaining a safe working environment requires diligence in cleaning and organizing on a continual basis; this must be practiced and taught as a good habit. u2022 Visual acuity to inspect welds with or without corrective lenses. Professional characteristics A Technology Lecturer for MSU -WP will display the following characteristics at all times: u2022 Safety practiced and enforced. u2022 Maintain intellectual honesty. u2022 Trustworthiness in actions. u2022 Maintain high standards of professional ethics. u2022 Perform as a responsible member of the University community. u2022 Commitment to the Missouri State University System Mission as well as the MSU -WP Mission and Vision. Link to Job Description Open Date 03/03/2026 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) 03/10/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Internal posting for promotion and transfer consideration of full-time regular University employees only. Equal Opportunity Statement Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, , 417-836-4252. Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20260008FTF Quicklink for Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). + How did you hear about this vacancy? + Indeed + Linkedin + Missouri State University Website + Google + Employee Referral + Job Alerts + + Personal Contacts / Networking + Job Board (, Monster, etc.) + Other + Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you. (Open Ended Question) + Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee? + Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee. + No, I am not currently employed by the University. + No, I am a current per course faculty member. + No, I am a current part-time staff University employee. + No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant. + No, I am a current student University employee. Applicant Documents Required Documents + Unofficial Transcripts - 1 + Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents + Cover Letter + Other Documents -1 + Certificate/License-1 + Certificate/License-2 + Certificate/License-3 + Unofficial Transcripts -2 + Unofficial Transcripts -3

Created: 2026-03-05