Adjunct Faculty - Welding

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses, aligned with approved outlines, departmental standards, and college policies. Assignments vary by term, modality, and campus.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction in-person, hybrid, or online formats, assessing student performance, and maintaining accurate records while upholding FERPA and accessibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in the subject field or a Master’s degree with at least 30 approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields.
• Alternative qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or other combinations approved by accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned credit courses in accordance with approved outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Prepare for instruction including course materials, activities, and assessments for the modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Deliver instruction using effective teaching strategies that support engagement and learning.
• Assess student performance, grade assignments/exams, and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate academic records including attendance and grades.
• Report midterm and final grades by deadlines using designated systems.
• Communicate course expectations, policies, and outcomes to students.
• Maintain office hours or student availability as defined by the department.
• Respond to communications within established timeframes.
• Use LMS and instructional technologies as required.
• Ensure courses comply with policies, accreditation, and accessibility requirements.
• Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Instructional skills

Student engagement

Education

Master’s Degree in subject field

Master’s Degree with 30 approved graduate hours

Job description

Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments are course-based and may vary by term, modality, and campus.

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Alternative Qualifications for Specialized Career or Technical Fields (as applicable):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or
• Other combinations of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience as permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices

• Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling

Physical Requirements:

• Negligible to moderate physical activity, which may include standing for extended periods, light lifting of instructional materials, and use of standard classroom or computer equipment.