Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, Welding

Location
Westpointe Campus, UT
Pay
$40 – $50 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 30, 2026

About this position

Salary: $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly Location: Westpointe Campus, UT Job Type: Adjunct Hourly Job Number: 202501258 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Appr Welding&Constr Rel'd Tech Closing Date: 10/31/2027 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Exempt Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date. Job Summary Under general supervision the adjunct welding instructor will teach and facilitate student learning in a competency-based welding program, preparing students for industrial employment and certifications as required. This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. Pooled positions re-open every year. We encourage all interested to apply to re-posted adjunct positions. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses. Faculty Positions are At Will. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesProvide instruction and facilitate students' learning in Oxy-acetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and blueprint reading (including welding symbols leading to industry certifications and employment. Accommodate various learning styles, especially hands-on training, not limited to the classroom. Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses. Assess student's abilities and provide appropriate documentation and feedback. Collaborate with other instructor(s)in the department to aid in development and coordination of quality classroom activities and curriculum as required. Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the work force. Keep current on technological advances in welding Support college and SLTC policies and guidelines. Must have good work ethic, punctuality, and attendance habits. Become familiar with, and abide by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization. Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Follows and abides by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days). Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure. Completes all required employee trainings. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines. Administer ADA accommodations as needed. Other duties as assigned. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, employees, and members of the public from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, including individuals with disabilities, consistent with the College's obligations under Title VI, Title VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minimum qualificationsSix (6) years full time paid, non-teaching work experience as a journeyman or equivalent level as a welder. May include a maximum of one (1) year welding training other than "on-the-job-training". (documentation required) OR Associate degree in related field with three (3) years of experience in the industry and four (4) years welding experience. Must be a current member of the American Welding Society in good standing. Must be able to read and interpret welding blueprints and know the AWS system of welding symbols. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following welding processes: Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Education and relevant experience may be substituted when the minimum qualification does not require a specific degree, license, certification, accreditation standard, or other requirement for which substitution would be inappropriate. Trade off 1:1 full-time experience/education requirement. Part-time experience can be considered on a prorated basis (Trade off 2:1). Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire. Preferred QualificationsPreferred experience teaching in competency-based adult programs. Preferred experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to work without close supervision in a team with diverse membership Ability to work within a prescribed curriculum and departmental procedures while maintaining patience, creativity, and cooperative attitude. Basic computer literacy and use, including word processing, internet, and email. Journeyman l

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