Adjunct Faculty Welding - SLTC

Salt Lake Community College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational environment as an Adjunct Faculty Welding Instructor, where you will guide students through a competency-based welding program. This role emphasizes hands-on training and prepares students for industrial employment and certifications. You will collaborate with fellow instructors to enhance curriculum quality and provide an industry perspective that equips students for the workforce. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives while working within a supportive and diverse community. If you are passionate about welding and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7 years of non-teaching work experience as a journeyman welder required.
• Must be a current member of the American Welding Society.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various welding techniques and facilitate student learning.
• Advise students on program requirements and assess their abilities.

Skills

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Flux Cored Arc Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Blueprint Reading

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Literacy

Education

Associate Degree in a related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States.

Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

1. In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
2. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.
3. In accordance with Board of Regents policy, SLCC’s Human Resources will conduct a criminal background check on instructors if concurrent enrollment (K-12) students are assigned to classes.

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty Welding - SLTC

Open Internally or Externally: External

Reports to: Associate Dean

Department: Div of Apprent. & Construction Related Tech (School of ATTS)-2N3

Requisition Number: A24076

Position Type: Adjunct - Variable

FT/PT: Part-time

Initial Work Location: Varies

Starting Salary: $1030/contact hour

Job Open Date: 04/09/2025

Job Close Date: 05/01/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Priority Review Date:

Job Summary

Welcome to the SLCC Community!! Under general supervision, the adjunct welding instructor will teach and facilitate student learning in a competency-based welding program, preparing students for industrial employment and certifications as required.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide instruction and facilitate students’ learning in Oxy-acetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and blueprint reading.
2. Accommodate various learning styles, especially hands-on training, not limited to the classroom.
3. Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses. Assess students' abilities and provide appropriate documentation and feedback.
4. Collaborate with other instructors in the department to aid in development and coordination of quality classroom activities and curriculum as required.
5. Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the workforce.
6. Keep current on technological advances in welding.
7. Support college and SLTC policies and guidelines.
8. Maintain good work ethic, punctuality, and attendance habits.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

1. Seven (7) years full-time paid, non-teaching work experience as a journeyman or equivalent level as a welder. May include a maximum of 1 year welding training other than “on-the-job-training”. (documentation required)
2. Associate Degree in a related field with 3 years experience in the industry and 4 years welding experience.
3. Must be a current member of the American Welding Society in good standing.
4. Must be able to read and interpret welding blueprints and know the AWS system of welding symbols.
5. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following welding processes: Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Requirements:

1. Preferred experience teaching in competency-based adult programs.
2. Preferred experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
3. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability to work without close supervision in a team with diverse membership.
5. Ability to work within a prescribed curriculum and departmental procedures while maintaining patience, creativity, and cooperative attitude.
6. Basic computer literacy and use, including word processing, internet, and email.
7. Journeyman level welding skills using the most common industrial welding processes.
8. Work in a team environment and support a variety of instructional delivery formats.
9. Current or previous AWS CWI/CWE credentials are not mandatory but would be a positive attribute.

SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely.

FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you meet any of the minimum education/work requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume / Curr. Vitae
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letters of Reference
• Other Doc
• Student/Faculty Evaluations

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