Adjunct Faculty- Welding

ICC Illinois Central College; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Floating holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and long-term disabilityinsurance

Tuition waivers for employee, spouse,

Job summary

Illinois Central College seeks an Adjunct Welding Instructor to lead hands-on welding instruction at the East Peoria campus. The role focuses on demonstrating processes, supervising student work, and teaching daytime courses to a diverse student group.

The ideal candidate has substantial welding experience, ICC proficiency testing, and strong communication and collaboration skills to work with faculty and staff and enhance the student learning experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience as a welder, instructor, or fabricator.
• Ability to instruct students by explaining, demonstrating and overseeing their exercises.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and lab classes, ensuring materials and tools are available and safety standards are met.
• Follow syllabi and communicate class expectations and schedules.
• Maintain office hours and be available to students.
• Communicate with students to support student success.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve the student experience and meet institutional needs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Welding experience

Instructing students

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in welding

Community College Certificate

CWI certification

Two years teaching welding

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty- Welding Instructor

Campus: Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building, East Peoria Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time

Department: Agricultural & Industrial Tech (JM - Faculty)

Start Date: 01/04/2027

Job Description: Adjunct Instructor will provide demonstration and supervision during hands‑on instruction of the different welding processes to a diverse group of students. We are currently looking for Adjunct Faculty to teach daytime courses.

Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

Essential Functions

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab‑based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.
• Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.
• Maintain office hours and availability.
• Communicate with students working to ensure student success.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience as a welder, welding instructor, or fabricator and successful completion of appropriate ICC proficiency test.
• Ability to instruct students by explaining, demonstrating and overseeing their exercises and giving advice on the immediate topic.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in welding or related field and a minimum of two years' full‑time work experience as a welder and successful completion of appropriate ICC weld test.
• Community College Certificate (minimum 30 credits).
• CWI certification with five years' work experience as a welder.
• Five years' experience in teaching welding.
• Two years' experience teaching welding at the college level.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees, including:

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on‑site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• State University Retirement System pension plan

Make an Impact

At Illinois Central College, our employees help transform lives through education and strengthen the communities we serve. From faculty to staff, every role contributes to student success and community impact. At ICC you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in students' lives
• Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to education and service
• Contribute to the growth and success of our local communities
• Explore our open positions and discover how you can make an impact at ICC.