Lecturer, Welding - School of Technology - Steubenville (Term)

Location:

Steubenville, Ohio Job Type:

Full-time Faculty Job Number:

202600080

Division:

Academic Affairs Department:

School of Technology Opening Date:

03/27/2026

Bargaining Unit Status:

Ohio Education Association (OEA)

Salary Grade:

LECT Summary of Position Teaches certificate and associate degree courses in welding for the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program in the School of Computer Science, Information, & Engineering Technology. Teaches courses in welding with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/Mig); Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW); Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/Tig); OSHA Safety; blueprint creation and reading; or introductory or foundational-level knowledge/skills in robotic welding / numerically controlled cutting. Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard workweek. This includes being available on-site each day to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and participate fully in the academic life of the institution. Regular on-site engagement during normal business hours is an essential component of this role. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:

YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Primary Location:

Steubenville Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or

Licensures:

American Welding Society (AWS) certifications in one or more welding processes. Sponsorship and/or

Work Authorization Status:

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least a high school diploma or GED; an AWS or similar certification in one or more welding processes; at least five years of practical welding experience in one or more of the following categories: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/Mig); Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW); Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/Tig); OSHA Safety; blueprint creation and reading; or introductory or foundational-level knowledge/skills in robotic welding / numerically controlled cutting; and familiarity with AWS codes and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor's degree in welding. Experience with basic robotic welding and automated 2D cutting. Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credentials. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials. National Coalition of Certification Centers' NC3 Train-the-Trainer certification. Teaching experience and classroom management skills. Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.