Adjunct Instructor, Welding

Des Moines Area Community College; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking an Adjunct Welding Instructor to start as soon as possible. Days and times to be determined. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The position pays $1,123 per equivalent credit hour. Applicants must meet one of several welding qualifications and pass a hands-on welding test. The instructor will teach courses, apply diverse instructional strategies, and maintain a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in welding or related field or 18 welding credit hours.
• Associate’s degree + 3,000 hours welding experience.
• Welding diploma with 6,000 hours welding experience; licensed practitioner exception may apply.
• Must pass hands-on welding test.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses according to competencies and syllabi.
• Utilizes varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Maintains a safe and civil learning environment and informs students about requirements.
• Monitors attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Skills

Welding

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in welding

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

Welding diploma + 6,000 hours experience

Job description

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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

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