Adjunct Instructor - Welding

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community college seeks a dedicated adjunct welding instructor to educate a diverse student body in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW welding processes. This role involves enforcing lab safety, delivering engaging lectures, and ensuring students receive a comprehensive education. The college values compassion, fairness, and respect, aiming to enhance the quality of life in the community through exemplary teaching. Join a team that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, where your contributions can make a significant impact on students' lives and careers. If you are passionate about welding and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a certified welder in SMAW and GMAW or GTAW.
• Experience in welding instruction or supervision is required.

Responsibilities

• Educate students in welding processes while enforcing lab safety.
• Deliver lectures and demonstrations according to the curriculum.

Skills

SMAW Welding

GMAW Welding

GTAW Welding

Welding Instruction

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate Degree in Welding Technology

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

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 Information

Posting Number: ADJ00154PU

Desired Start Date: 01/09/2025

Position End Date (if temporary): Open Date: 10/23/2024

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.