Welding Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in 10 locations around Pennsylvania!

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Serve as program coordinator for the Welding and Fabrication Technology degree program and related programs. The Program Coordinator will assist the Program Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the program and in planning for the program’s future growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach classes in the Welding Technology program and related certificate and continuing education programs.
2. Assist Program Director in maintaining curricula and implement curricular revisions as determined necessary through program assessment.
3. Advise Welding Technology students during the course selection and registration process.
4. Assist Program Director in the continuous assessment of program effectiveness, including but not limited to retention grades, graduation rates, job placement rates, student satisfaction, employer satisfaction and student learning outcome assessment.
5. Maintain weekly office hours to perform the day-to-day operations in support of the Welding Technology program and Center operations.
6. Monitor program material, supplies, and equipment and maintain program inventory.
7. Ensure all laboratory facilities and equipment are in good repair and safe working condition.
8. Attend professional development opportunities related to both the industry and to the field of teaching and learning.
9. Represent the College at professional meetings and student recruitment events.
10. Assist Program Director with building and promoting ongoing corporate training opportunities to meet the needs of industry partners.
11. Collaborate with other departmental leaders and the Center Director to ensure related initiatives are coordinated.
12. Assist with the hiring and training of adjunct faculty.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of subject matter and maintain a contemporary skill set in current industry standards.
2. Skilled in the use and operation of industry equipment.
3. Knowledge of industry code requirements.
4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented.
6. Ability to communicate with students and coworkers clearly and effectively.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with others.
8. Proficient computer skills, including MS-Office suite and LMS software.
9. Knowledge of teaching strategies, classroom management and assessment techniques.

EXPERIENCE:

• At minimum of three years of experience in the welding industry.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Shall possess a minimum of an associate’s degree.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, August 7, 2026. No phone calls, please.

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In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.