Adjunct Instructor- Welding

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in Weatherford, Texas is seeking adjunct instructors for continuous recruitment in various disciplines. This part-time faculty position involves teaching courses and creating effective learning environments, either online, hybrid, or face-to-face. Qualified applicants will have the required academic credentials, and the ability to inspire and mentor students.

All applicants must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools standards for faculty qualifications and be prepared for a background check. The role offers flexibility in teaching hours depending on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion.
• Transcripts, certificates, or license required with application.
• Demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the approved discipline.
• Creating an effective learning environment.
• Providing timely feedback to students.
• Assessing student performance and submitting grades.
• Attending adjunct faculty meetings.

Skills

Teaching ability in various modalities

Effective communication skills

Professional and ethical behavior

Ability to assess student performance

Engagement in instructional preparation

Education

Doctorate degree or equivalent work experience

Master’s degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual‑credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

Associate degree and/or 2–5 years work experience in the field of study; Bachelor’s degree and/or 6–10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Master’s degree and/or 11–15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Position Details

Requisition Number: P0000914
Open Date: 06/15/2026
Campus: Weatherford Campus
Full-time/Part-time: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time Faculty

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Creating and maintaining an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, whether face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual‑credit instruction.
• Providing instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engaging in instructional preparation.
• Providing timely feedback to students and responding to student communications in a timely manner.
• Assessing student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintaining ethical and professional behavior.
• Being available to students by appointment.
• Attending adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assessing courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Completing any required training.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual‑credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.