Welding Assistant FY26

Salary: See Position Description
Location : WCCS - 3000 Earl GoodwinSelma, Selma, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 07146
College/Division: WCCS-209800-Welding
Opening Date: 12/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Campus Location: Wallace Community College Selma


Position Summary
Welding Assistant

Salary Schedule Placement: Commensurate with education and experience according to Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the Department Chairperson, the Associate Dean of Learning, the Dean of Instruction, the Dean of Students, the President, and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities include the following:

• Teach effectively in the welding field.
• Obtain and maintain state-of-the-science knowledge in both areas of technical expertise and in teaching methodology.
• Maintain the welding instructional program and resources at a high level of quality and efficiency by continuously upgrading course materials and by recommending additional instructional equipment and materials.
• Select and present to the Dean of Instruction at least three (3) members of an Advisory Committee. The committee should be selected or reconfirmed prior to September 1 of each year.
• Minutes of at least one meeting with members of the Advisory Committee must be filed with the Dean of Instruction each year.
• Work closely with the Advisory Committee to keep a close relationship with the business and industrial community.
• Serve on faculty committees to develop and improve the instructional program.
• Maintain accurate program related records concerning student attendance, instructional objectives, learning outcomes, and submit those reports required for the operation of an effective training institute.
• Be responsible during the official school day for his/her department and those students assigned to that department.
• Attend all scheduled faculty meetings and special programs presented by the college.
• Become familiar with and adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations contained in the Faculty/Staff Handbook.
• Acquire instructor textbooks, training manuals, and any other materials necessary for instruction of your discipline.
• Participate in articulation and student recruiting efforts with public and private schools in the college's service area.
• Participate in the college's annual academic and technical competitions.
• Present an annual budget request for instructional equipment and supplies to the Dean of Instruction.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Department Chairperson, the Dean of Instruction, or the President.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate degree or equivalent (at least sixty (60) semester hours) in planned program including associate degree Core in Welding Technology,
• Three years (3) of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the vocational field with competency demonstrated through successful completion of an approved occupational examination (e.g., NCCER) within the first two years of employment,
• Effective oral and written communication skills,
• Applicant not having an associate degree will still be considered; however, if hired, will be required to obtain the degree within the first two years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the two-year Alabama Community College System,
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a professional manner,
• Proficient computer skills,
• Teaching experience.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources' contact information is as follows:

Human Resources Department

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, AL 36702-2530

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, 876-9338

Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Website:

A complete application package consists of:

1. WCCS application,
2. A resume,
3. A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
4. Work experience verificationin writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Required Qualifications" section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit


Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.


Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.


Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $1,048 monthly (effective 10/01/26).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.


Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at