Welding Instructor - Northland

About the role

Alfred State College has an opening for a Welding Lecturer at the Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• Present well‑prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus and school policies.
• Perform in both lecture and laboratory formats.
• Provide timely information and feedback on students’ academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, projects.
• Maintain accurate records of student academic and attendance performance.
• Continually promote students’ development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, professionalism, customer service, computation, problem solving, and decision‑making.

Requirements

• Preference given to applicants with an Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree along with 5 years of hands‑on Welding Technology employment OR 7 years minimum employment in Welding Technology.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; applicants who currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Alfred State College is not an E‑Verify employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in all welding processes, blueprint reading, and welders calculations.
• Pipe welding or structural steel experience is a plus.
• CWE/CWI certification preferred or willingness to acquire CWE/CWI certification.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: cost‑effective premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer; PPO or HMO options; exceptional fertility benefits; accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.
• Dental and Vision: no‑cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Educational Support: tuition benefits for continuous learning and professional development.
• Paid Time Off: new employees eligible for up to 22 vacation days and 13 paid sick days per year (increasing with years of service); up to 13 paid holidays annually; paid parental leave.
• Retirement Plans: various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan providing a defined monthly income for life; additional pre‑ and post‑tax voluntary retirement savings options available.

Pay

The salary for this position is $55,000.

Schedule

Full‑time, in‑person position.