Adjunct Instructor - Welding

About this position

Compensation $750.00 per credit hour Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Grade: Department: Instruction Position Summary This position is responsible for instructing students in required technical and academic courses necessary for the pursuit of certificates and associate degrees in Welding Technology. Adjunct instructors in this role can teach 3 to 12 credit hours per semester. The incumbent will also be required to complete all necessary assessment reports related to the course(s) taught at the request of the college or Academic Director as it relates to accreditation and assessment. Duties & Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Instructional Delivery: Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom/laboratory lectures; implements safety-focused and student-active learning techniques. Supports students and prepares them to qualify for AWS certifications. Travel Requirements: Regular travel to regional school districts, dual-credit high school partners, and satellite campuses is required to deliver instruction and manage program pathways. Assessment & Grading: Prepares and grades assignments, practical welding tests, and quizzes; develops handouts, multimedia tools, and other learning aids. Curriculum Development: Participates in welding program and curriculum development, ensuring alignment with industry micro-credentials and outcome assessments. Student Mentorship: Provides one-to-one student supervision, safety monitoring, technical coaching, advising, and tutoring. Progress Tracking: Analyzes and documents student progress; coordinates and schedules student tutors as appropriate. Accreditation Reporting: Provides necessary assessment and accreditation reporting as identified by the college and/or the Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester. Departmental Support: Provides support to the department related to program reviews and end-of-year reports regarding assessment and accreditation. Lab Environment: Maintains a safe, positive, and compliant lab and classroom environment conducive to student learning. Recruitment & Engagement: Participates in student recruitment, dual-credit outreach, retention, and workforce placement efforts. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of welding technology, industrial fabrication, and specialized lab equipment operation. LMS Proficiency: Technical knowledge of, or the ability to be trained in, the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) for course delivery and grade tracking. Pedagogy: Knowledge of adult-learning theory, curriculum development, and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques. Student Support: Knowledge of counseling, advising methods, and mentoring techniques for a diverse student population. Safety Enforcement: Deep understanding of industry safety standards and the ability to strict

Requirements

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of welding technology, industrial fabrication, and specialized lab equipment operation
• LMS Proficiency: Technical knowledge of, or the ability to be trained in, the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) for course delivery and grade tracking
• Pedagogy: Knowledge of adult-learning theory, curriculum development, and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques
• Student Support: Knowledge of counseling, advising methods, and mentoring techniques for a diverse student population
• Safety Enforcement: Deep understanding of industry safety standards and the ability to strictly enforce safety protocol compliance within a dynamic lab environment

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