Adjunct Faculty- Welding

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach WLD 100 – Survey of Welding. This role delivers curriculum, assessments, and instruction using classroom technology across face-to-face, online, hybrid, and flex delivery modes.

The candidate will design syllabi and activities, and meet deadlines for attendance, grades, and data collection. The successful applicant will engage diverse learners, collaborate with colleagues, and model professional

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology or related field is required.
• 4000 hours of work-related experience in the field (minimum).
• Experience delivering instruction across multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid, flex).
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Design syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments and assessments to meet course outcomes.
• Meet all deadlines for attendance, grades, and data collection for assessment of student learning.
• Motivate students and employ learning-centered instructional practices.
• Integrate instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to serve student and community needs.
• Demonstrate professionalism with communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Curriculum design

Assessment design

Multimodal instruction

Collegial collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology

Industry certification(s)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty- Welding

Part‑time Adjunct Faculty

Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Our Adjunct Faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to making a difference!

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for delivering curriculum, providing instruction, and performing student learning assessment. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively use instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning. Courses at Waubonsee Community College may be offered in various delivery modes including, but not limited to, face‑to‑face, asynchronous online, synchronous online, hybrid, and flex. However, Waubonsee does not hire fully remote instructors due to the in‑person onboarding, faculty development, and student support required.

WLD 100 – Survey of Welding

This course introduces the principles and practical applications of major manual and semi-automatic welding and cutting processes. Emphasis is placed on the proper selection and use of each welding process.

Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to meet the established course description as well as program, course, and college learning outcomes and/or objectives while addressing each student’s needs as diverse learners.
• Meeting all college deadlines for submission of attendance, grades and data collection for assessment of student learning.
• Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts while motivating students to actively participate in their educational experiences.
• Integrating instructional and classroom technology (if applicable) appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning.
• Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.
• Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Experience

Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology or related field and/or industry certification(s) and 4000 hours of work‑related experience in the field.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.
• Teaching traditionally underserved populations.
• Incorporating technology and multimedia applications into teaching and learning process.
• Teaching in multiple instructional modalities.
• Utilizing Learning Management Systems.

Position Details

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• Grant Funded: No
• Work Schedule: Other
• Testing: No
• Benefits:

Minimum semester pay per course: $3,498

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran