Adjunct Welding Instructor

Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Welding Instructor to join their dedicated team. This role involves teaching welding courses across multiple campuses, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for students. With a focus on practical skills and student success, the ideal candidate will bring extensive welding experience and a passion for education. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' futures in a supportive and collaborative setting. If you have the expertise and enthusiasm to inspire the next generation of welders, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding and cutting experience required.
• Teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach welding courses while maintaining a safe lab environment.
• Monitor student performance and meet college deadlines.

Skills

Welding processes

Teaching skills

Communication

Education

Certified Welder

Certified Welding Educator

Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.

Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu.

River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at [e-mail] or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

POSITION TITLE

Adjunct Welding Instructor

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

Adjunct instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs may include face-to-face/online and/or evening classes.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy.

The pay for the position is contingent upon the hours and classes assigned. Adjunct instructors are currently paid at the rate of $800 per credit hour.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years welding and cutting experience.
• Proficient in multiple welding processes.
• Satisfactory background check – an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Certified Welder, Certified Welding Educator, Certified Welding Inspector, or OSHA Authorized Instructor preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, deliver, revise, and teach welding courses.
• Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment.
• Meet College deadlines for attendance taking, grade submission, learning outcomes assessment reporting, and textbook adoptions.
• Consult with other College faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success.
• Monitor and document student performance.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission.