Adjunct - Electrical, Welding, Carpentry

Lackawanna College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Lackawanna College in Northeastern Pennsylvania is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Electrical, Welding, and Carpentry to teach assigned courses, develop materials, and support student success.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree and has at least 3 years of industry experience, with the ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and complete required documentation including grading. This position reports to the Dean and aligns with the college mission.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry-specific work experience.
• Ability to teach specified course(s) and prepare course materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach specified course(s).
• Prepare all course materials and report grades.
• Provide support and guidance to students.
• Complete all required documentation, including reporting grades.
• All other duties as required by the Dean.

Skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Computer skills

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

None

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 Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda, Tunkhannock, Bethlehem, Chambersburg, and Greensburg.

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.

Adjunct Instructor – Electrical, Welding, Carpentry

Essential Functions, Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:

• Teaches specified course(s).
• Prepares all course materials.
• Provides support and guidance to students.
• Completes all required documentation, including, but not limited to, reporting grades.
• All other duties as required by the Dean.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse population groups.
• Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

Education:

• Associate's degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of industry-specific work experience.

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 associate’s degree, certificate and continuing education program.