Adjunct Faculty, Welding

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College in Cicero, IL is seeking an adjunct welding instructor to educate a diverse student population in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW processes. The lecturer will enforce lab safety and deliver lectures and demonstrations aligned with the established curriculum.

Responsibilities include preparing a personalized syllabus, distributing it to students, maintaining grade books and attendance, submitting required reports, and communicating with students and college staff in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a certified welder in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW.
• Three years welding instruction or welding supervisor experience.
• Must be able to work independently and show good judgment.
• Must be available nights and/or days and weekends.
• Must demonstrate Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Educate a diverse student population in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW welding processes.
• Enforce lab safety and deliver lectures and demonstrations per curriculum.
• Utilize syllabus templates, approved textbooks, and materials.
• Prepare and submit a personalized course syllabus one week before start date.
• Maintain grade book and track attendance daily.

Skills

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

Welding instruction

Education

Associate Degree in Welding Technology

AWS Certified Welding Educator

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

The adjunct welding instructor position will educate a diverse population of students in the SMAW and GMAW or GTAW welding processes. This position will be responsible for enforcing lab safety, delivering relevant lectures and demonstrations to students according to the established curriculum.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Required Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience as a certified welder in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW. Three (3) years of welding instruction experience or welding supervisor experience. Must be able to work independently and show good judgment. Able to meet the physical demands of the schedule. Must be available nights and/or days and weekends.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Welding Technology or other related field. American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Educator or Certified Welding Inspector. Three (3) years welding instruction experience at the collegiate level in one or more welding processes. Bilingual English / Spanish.

Salary rate is per ECH.