Adjunct Instructor, Welding

Des Moines Area Community College; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 1,000 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Welding Instructor. The position is to start as soon as possible; days and times will be determined. On-site teaching duties will include delivering courses per established competencies and syllabi, while maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Applicants must meet one of several welding qualifications and pass a hands-on welding test. DMACC provides an equal opportunity environment and requires transcripts to be attached to

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications.
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in welding or related area; or possess a bachelor’s in any area if at least 18 welding credits.
• Associate’s degree in welding with at least 3,000 hours of welding experience.
• Welding diploma or training with at least 6,000 hours of welding experience; teaching may count up to 3,000 hours if licensed practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in accordance with competencies and syllabi.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors and documents student attendance, progress, and competency attainment.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in welding

Associate’s degree in welding + 3,000 hours welding experience

Welding diploma or training + 6,000 hours welding experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information,educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions).Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required).Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred.Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcriptswill be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employersponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonableaccommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at(515) 964-6479 or by [e-mail] .

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for requiredqualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please includeall relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Welding

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 26-ADJ48

Employment Date

Employment Date Ongoing

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Mary Bruscher at 515-256-4942 or [e-mail].

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH )

Job Summary

Adjunct Welding Instructor to start as soon as possible.
Days and times to be determined.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in welding or related area of study or occupational area, or possess a bachelor’s degree in any area if at least 18 credit hours were completed in welding.
• Associate’s degree in welding and at least 3,000 hours (1.5 years) of recent and relevant work experience in welding.
• Welding diploma or special training in welding and at least 6,000 hours (3 years) of recent and relevant work experience in welding. Teaching in the content area can be considered as no more than 3,000 hours if the instructor is a licensed practitioner who holds a career and technical endorsement under Iowa Code chapter 256.

All applicants must pass a hands-on welding test administered by an approved welding instructor. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Days and times to be determined.

Posting Date

Posting Date 01/28/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Application Instructions

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information,educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions).Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required).Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred.Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcriptswill be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employersponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonableaccommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at(515) 964-6479 or by [e-mail] .

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for requiredqualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please includeall relevant work experience.

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] . Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] . Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone [phone], fax [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR [e-mail] .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Indeed.com
  • TeachIowa.gov
  • HigherEdJobs
  • CareerBuilder
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Iowa Workforce Development
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  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)