Adjunct Welding Instructor

Muskegon Community College

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Muskegon Community College is seeking qualified Adjunct Instructors to teach courses at the main campus and extension centers. Instructors adapt to day, night, and online formats to meet class times and deadlines.

The role emphasizes creating a productive learning environment, preparing assessments, and providing timely feedback while supporting student recruitment and retention goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 2 years experience required OR alternative qualification with Associates Degree in Welding or related technical field or journeyman license in a related trade or CWI with 2 years experience.
Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures.
Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers.
Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructional technology

Diverse populations

Student recruitment/retention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Associates Degree in Welding/related field

Journeyman license in related trade

CWI with 2 years experience

Job description

Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructors.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 2 years experience required OR alternative qualification with Associates Degree in Welding or related technical field or journeyman license in a related trade or CWI with 2 years experience.
Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.

Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

Detailed Work

Student Contact

Deadline oriented

Problem Situations

Multiple Priorities & Demands

Emergency Situations

Confidentiality

On-call Availability

Continual Interruptions

Working Alone

Faculty Contact

Working with Others

Physical Demands:

Standing & Walking

Sitting

Carrying

Lifting up to 10 lbs. Up to 25 lbs. Up to 50 lbs. 80 + lbs.

Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending

Climb or Balance

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Squatting

Handle or Feel

Reach with Hands and Arms

Talking or hearing

Tasting/Smelling

Working Overhead

Speak in English via Phone or In Person

Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Required Experience

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 2 years experience required OR alternative qualification with Associates Degree in Welding or related technical field or journeyman license in a related trade or CWI with 2 years experience.
Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
Perform other duties as assigned.