Adjunct Faculty, Welding Technologies

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Seminole State College of Florida seeks adjunct faculty to teach courses, develop syllabi, deliver instruction, and assess student learning across day, evening, or weekend offerings. Faculty engage in professional development and use CANVAS to manage classes, communicate with students, and post grades.

The role supports curriculum improvement and student success goals. Instructors must maintain required certifications or licenses, with flexible hours and campus location variations based on

Formación

• Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution with welder certifications such as GTAW TIG, GMAW MIG, SMAW STICK, FCAW flux core, or similar.
• 4 years of verifiable experience as a welder in the field.
• High School Diploma or GED with industry certification(s) in GTAW TIG, GMAW MIG, SMAW STICK, FCAW Flux Core, or similar.
• Instructors must maintain certifications and/or respective licenses.

Responsabilidades

• Teach classes as assigned, develop syllabi, and post syllabi by deadlines.
• Deliver instruction, grade student work, and provide timely feedback.
• Engage in professional development and utilize CANVAS effectively.
• Coordinate with colleagues and supervisors to support student learning.
• Support curriculum improvement and student success initiatives.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Quality instruction

Student support

Professional demeanor

Faculty credentials

Educación

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Herramientas

CANVAS

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses,which includes developing and posting syllabi, preparing and delivering instruction, designing assignments and assessments, grading student work, and providing timely, constructive feedback.In addition, Adjunct Faculty are expected to engage in professionaldevelopment, effectively utilize the College’s Online LearningManagement System (CANVAS), and maintain open communication withstudents, colleagues, and supervisors. They may also contribute tocurriculum improvement efforts aimed at enhancing studentsuccess.

Essential Functions

The responsibility of Adjunct Faculty is to teach classes asassigned. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, or weekendcourses depending on the needs of the department. Duties related tothe teaching of a course include, but are not limited to, thefollowing types of activities:

• Developing a course syllabus in the format determined by theCollege and posting said syllabus to the College approved system bycollege posted deadlines.
• Preparing for and delivering class, studio, clinical, or labinstruction; at days, times, modalities and locations determined bythe College.
• Using assigned instructional materials to plan and deliverinstruction designed to enhance student learning.
• Developing or modifying assignments, assessments and othercourse materials to support and evaluate student understanding ofcourse learning outcomes established in the course syllabus and perdepartment guidelines.
• Grading student work and providing constructive feedback tostudents in a timely fashion, including resolution of incomplete ordisputed grades.
• Participating in professional development opportunities offeredby the college and department.
• Validating textbooks, posting course syllabi, class/graderosters, and submitting final student grades by establisheddeadlines
• Remaining current with how to use the College’s Online LearningManagement System (currently CANVAS) as required by departmentalguidelines.
• Responding in a timely fashion to communication from students,colleagues and supervisors
• Meeting with students individually to review course work asneeded.
• Adjunct faculty may work with other faculty in support ofcurricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' successand mastery of course and program competencies.

Required Qualifications

Option 1: Associates degree from a regionally accreditedinstitution

AND

Industry certifications in at least one of the following areas:GTAW tig, GMAW mig, SMAW stick, FCAW flux core, or similar.

OR

4 years of verifiable experience as a welder in the field.

Option 2: High School Diploma or GED

AND

Industry certification(s) in at least one of the following areas:GTAW tig, GMAW mig, SMAW stick, FCAW flux core, or similar.

OR

4 years of verifiable experience as a welder in the field.

Instructors must maintain certifications and /or respectivelicenses.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• A personal and professional commitment to creating anatmosphere of quality instruction in line with Seminole StateCollege’s mission and vision.
• Possessing sufficient professional expertise in their specificfield/discipline.
• Maintaining faculty credentials as required by the college'saccrediting agencies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communicationskills.
• Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy toenhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Committed to supporting student learning and development.

Work Environment and Special Considerations

1. Works in a classroom/lab setting.
2. Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary dueto enrollment.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying thisposition. Employees will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties requested by their supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veterans'Preference.

Pay Benefits and WorkSchedule

Are you passionate about teaching and ready to inspire the nextgeneration of learners? Seminole State College of Florida isseeking dedicated adjunct faculty who are committed to studentsuccess and academic excellence. Serving more than 22,000 studentsacross five campuses and online, Seminole State offers 200+ degreeand certificate programs, high-demand bachelor’s degrees, andseamless transfer pathways such as DirectConnect to UCF. With smallclass sizes, flexible learning options, and a 95% placement ratefor A.S. graduates, our faculty make a lasting difference instudents’ lives while preparing them for 21st-centurycareers.

Compensation & Support

Adjunct faculty are paid according to Seminole State College’sNon-Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule, based on theinstructor’s highest degree earned.

This posting is for a College Credit Course. To viewcurrent pay rates, please refer to the Salary Schedule here .

In addition to competitive pay, Seminole State offers part-timefaculty access to professional development opportunities,retirement savings options, and campus resources. Adjunct facultyalso have free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP),providing confidential support services for employees and theirhouseholds. Learn more about available benefits and resources here.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at thetime of hire and may be subject to background investigations incompliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State CollegePolicy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks will be conductedfor all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had abreak in service for 6 months or more. The Office of HumanResources will determine which background checks shall be conductedfor each position, based upon its review of job descriptions andthe responsibilities of the position. These include, but are notlimited to, positions that have access to money, master keys,security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positionsthat have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; andpositions that are responsible for the care and instruction ofchildren. The College will conduct various types of backgroundchecks which may include, but are not limited to: criminalbackground, credit check, driver's license check, previousemployment and references.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer andstrictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender,veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation,genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protectedunder applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, andregulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’sPreference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered jobapplicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributionsmade by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’smilitary service background when filling job positions not coveredby Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy ofyour DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from ActiveDuty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claimVeterans'Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA

Individuals who have completed college or university course work atan institution in a country other than the United States arerequired to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts anddegrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of theorganizations approved by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. Werecommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling GreenStation, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or emailaddress www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed untilsuch a review have been completed.