Adjunct Instructor, Welding - (H)

Palm Beach State College; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College in Florida seeks an adjunct instructor for the welding program to instruct students and lead lab activities across OFC, PAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and Pipe Welding. The role includes developing curricula, assessing learning, and participating in program evaluation.

Responsibilities also include inventory and equipment coordination, purchase orders, and collaborating with the Program Director to align classroom operations with the college’s standards and schedule.

Qualifications

• Formal instruction experience in welding
• Ability to develop and implement curricula
• Experience assessing student learning and program evaluation

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in welding processes (OFC, PAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Pipe Welding)
• Assess students’ proficiency in labs
• Coordinate inventory, equipment, and daily operations with the Program Director

Skills

Welding

Teaching

Inventory management

Education

Associate degree in welding technology or related discipline

AWS or NCCER certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

What We Offer

Join our team! At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy, scanned into an electronic format and attached to the application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted. Applications without attached copies of official transcripts will not be considered. Varies Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web-based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy, a college-stamped student copy, or a non-web-based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Responsible for providing instruction and performing lab-related activities for a variety of processes within the welding program, including OFC, PAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and Pipe Welding processes. Assesses students' proficiency. Works with the Program Director and college staff on classroom-related issues, including inventory, equipment, purchase orders, and daily operational tasks. The percentage of time spent teaching and handling classroom administration may shift slightly depending on the class schedule during the term.

Minimum Requirements

• Specialized training and certifications in welding, including at a minimum one of the following: Associate degree or higher in welding technology or related discipline, and related industry experience.
• AWS or NCCER current or past certification, or related certification, and related industry experience.
• Welding industry training culminating in an industry-recognized credential and two or more years of related industry experience.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline This position is open until filled

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

Accommodations

Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.

Benefits

• health insurance
• a retirement program
• tuition assistance
• paid time off