Adjunct Faculty- Welding Instructor

ICC Illinois Central College; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

11 paid holidays

medical, dental, vision, life and long

tuition waivers for employee, spouse,

on-site childcare center

403(b) retirement plans

State University Retirement System

Job summary

Illinois Central College in East Peoria seeks an Adjunct Welding Instructor to lead hands-on welding courses (GMAW, SMAW) and supervise labs, with a mix of day/evening/weekend classes.

The instructor will follow syllabi, ensure safety, maintain office hours, and collaborate to enhance student success.

Requires 4,000 hours welding-related experience and ICC proficiency test; associate degree preferred; Illinois resident at hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience as a welder, welding instructor, or fabricator and successful completion of ICC proficiency test.
• Ability to instruct students by explaining, demonstrating and overseeing exercises and giving topic-specific advice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring materials and tools are available and safety standards are met.
• Follow syllabi and communicate expectations and schedules for classwork.
• Maintain office hours and student accessibility.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve student experience and outcomes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Welding instruction

Safety instruction

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in welding or related field

Welding certification (preferred)

Tools

ICC weld test

Safety equipment

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: 08/01/2026

Job Description: Summary Adjunct Instructor will provide demonstration and supervision during hands-on instruction of the different welding processes to a diverse group of students. May include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes.

Course schedule: WELD 120 (1315) M,T,W,R 3:00-5:50pm GMAW, SMAW all positions. WELD 112 (1801) M/W 11-11:50am 8 weeks Lecture on Safety, SMAW, OFC/OFW. WELD 113 (1799) M/W 11-11:50am 8 weeks Lecture on GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, PAC. WELD 111 (1314) M/W 12-1:15pm 16 weeks Lecture on Welding Blueprint reading.

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 OR Community College Certificate (minimum 30 credits) OR 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.

Benefits

• 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
• and State University Retirement System pension plan

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