Pipefitting Instructor

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary: $75,015 - $100,860 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in pipefitting for credit and non-credit courses.
• Teach safe and proper use of tools, equipment, supplies, and fitting procedures.
• Inspect student work and assess the quality, accuracy, and strength of pipefitting projects.
• Complete fitting inspection and student progress documentation.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, assignments, assessments, and demonstrations aligned with approved curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and industry-relevant learning environment.
• Ensure classroom, laboratory, equipment, and instructional technology are operational.
• Provide timely feedback, tutoring, advising, and mentorship to students.
• Help students prepare for employment, certification, licensure, and continued education.
• Build relationships with business and industry partners to support workforce opportunities.
• Participate in program advisory committees, recruitment and retention activities, college events, professional development, and required meetings.
• Teach welding courses when qualified and assigned.
• Work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on course and program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 36 months of professional pipefitting experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach a variety of pipefitting courses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective instructional techniques and a student-centered approach.
• Computer proficiency and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, inclusion, and student achievement.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Core certification.
• OSHA certification.
• Certified Welding Inspector credential.
• Teaching experience at the college or high school level.
• Welding experience or instructional qualifications.

NCCER Core or OSHA certification may be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a vital part in developing the skilled workforce that powers our region’s industries. By sharing real-world pipefitting expertise and hands-on training, you will help students gain the technical skills, safety knowledge, and confidence needed for successful careers in the skilled trades.

Bring your pipefitting experience to the classroom and help build the workforce of tomorrow.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.