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Adjunct Instructor - Welding

Morton College

Cicero (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

18 days ago

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Job summary

Morton College seeks an adjunct welding instructor to educate a diverse population in welding processes. The candidate will be responsible for enforcing lab safety, delivering effective lectures, and meeting course requirements. This role requires experience in welding and teaching, aligning with the college's commitment to quality education and community service.

Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of experience as a certified welder in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW.
  • Three (3) years of welding instruction experience or welding supervisor experience.
  • Able to meet physical demands and available for night/weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Educate students in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW welding processes.
  • Enforce lab safety and deliver lectures accordingly.
  • Maintain attendance and grade records as required.

Skills

SMAW
GMAW
GTAW
Bilingual English/Spanish
Good Judgment

Education

Associate Degree in Welding Technology
AWS Certified Welding Educator
AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

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Reports To and Evaluated by Associate Dean of Adult and Career Technical Education

Required Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience as a certified welder in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW . Three (3) years of welding instruction experience or welding supervisor experience. Must be able to work independently and show good judgment. Able to meet the physical demands of the schedule. Must be available nights and/or days and weekends.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Welding Technology or other related field. American Welding Society ( AWS ) Certified Welding Educator or Certified Welding Inspector. Three (3) years welding instruction experience at the collegiate level in one or more welding processes. Bilingual English / Spanish.

Job Summary

The adjunct welding instructor position will educate a diverse population of students in the SMAW and GMAW or GTAW welding processes. This position will be responsible for enforcing lab safety, delivering relevant lectures and demonstrations to students according to the established curriculum.

Specific Job Duties

  • Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
  • Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
  • Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
  • Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
  • Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
  • Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
  • Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
  • Take and record student Attendance each day.
  • Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
  • Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
  • Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
  • Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
Salary Range

Salary Range Per CBA

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ00154PU

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/14/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 01/23/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Morton College is a public college located in Cicero, IL (minutes from downtown Chicago). Morton College is the second oldest college in the State of IL. As a comprehensive community college who is recognized by the IL Community College Board, Morton College’s mission is: To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning. Morton College is an HSI – Hispanic Serving Institution.

We strive to have a culture where our community comes first! Morton College is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best diverse talent to join our team. Minorities, women, individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.

Higher Education is the place to be! Morton College is the place to be!

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
    • Morton "careers" website
    • Internal posting
    • Monster
    • Careerbuilder
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed jobs
    • HACU
    • newspaper/trade journal
    • LinkedIn
  • * Do you have three or more years of experience as a certified welder in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW?
    • Yes
    • No
Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Optional Documents
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Other
  • Specialized Certifications
  • Morton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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