Adjunct Assistant Professor, Welding

Santa Fe College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe College is looking for a part-time faculty member for the Welding Technology Certificate program in Gainesville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, significant industry experience, and current welding certification under AWS or ASME. Responsibilities include course design, student assessment, and curriculum collaboration. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to diversity within a collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with formal welding education preferred.
• Minimum of six years industry experience, knowledge of various welding techniques.
• Must hold current welding certification under AWS or ASME.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver effective instruction while maintaining student records.
• Collaborate to develop and revise curriculum for course mastery.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain effective communication with students.

Skills

Customer service

Welding expertise

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Associate of Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

Each part‑time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities:

• Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college‑required technology.
• Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.

Job Description

Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

Santa Fe College's Welding Technology Certificate program prepares students to enter the workforce with a wide variety of welding skills and certifications. Students are trained on the latest equipment used in the industry, and are taught by highly‑qualified, experienced instructors. Santa Fe College is seeking qualified applicants to join the Construction and Technical Programs department.

The program, accredited by the American Welding Society, offers 20 different welding certification tests to students and industry workers enabling graduates of the program to receive higher wages when entering the workforce.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Strictly honor the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Participate in student recruitment and advisement.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Work a flexible schedule at multiple worksites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Academic Director, Construction and Technical Programs

Qualifications

Required:

High School graduate, formal welding education helpful; minimum of six years industry experience; knowledge of SMAW; GMAW; FCAW; GTAW; Oxy‑Fuel welding, brazing and cutting; Plasma Arc cutting; pipe welding; print reading; should hold current welding certification under AWS or ASME welding codes and have an understanding of these codes. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:

Associate of Science.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Adjunct Assistant must have the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization, communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, as well as demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi‑cultural, collaborative environment.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.