Under general supervision the adjunct welding instructor will teach and facilitate student learning in a competency-based welding program, preparing students for industrial employment and certifications as required.
This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.
- In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
- Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.
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- Provide instruction and facilitate students’ learning in Oxy-acetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and blueprint reading (including welding symbols leading to industry certifications and employment.
- Accommodate various learning styles, especially hands‑on training, not limited to the classroom.
- Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses. Assess student’s abilities and provide appropriate documentation and feedback.
- Collaborate with other instructor(s)in the department to aid in development and coordination of quality classroom activities and curriculum as required.
- Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the work force.
- Keep current on technological advances in welding
- Support college and SLTC policies and guidelines.
- Must have good work ethic, punctuality, and attendance habits.
- Become familiar with, and abide by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.
- Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
- Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
- Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
- Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.
- Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
- Follows and abides by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
- Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days).
- Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
- Completes all required employee trainings.
- Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines.
- Administer ADA accommodations as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College
- Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities
- Other duties as assigned.
All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in‑person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on‑line only courses.
You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract‑to‑contractbasis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.
You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.
- Six (6) years full time paid, non‑teaching work experience as a journeyman or equivalent level as a welder. May include a maximum of 1 year welding training other than “on‑the‑job‑training”. (documentation required) OR
- Associate Degree in related field with 3 years experience in the industry and 4 years welding experience.
- Must be a current member of the American Welding Society in good standing.
- Must be able to read and interpret welding blueprints and know the AWS system of welding symbols.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following welding processes: Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.
- Preferred experience teaching in competency‑based adult programs.
- Preferred experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work without close supervision in a team with diverse membership
- Ability to work within a prescribed curriculum and departmental procedures while maintaining patience, creativity, and cooperative attitude.
- Basic computer literacy and use, including word processing, internet, and email.
- Journeyman level welding skills using the most common industrial welding processes.
- Work in a team environment and support a variety of instructional delivery formats.
- Current or previous AWS CWI/CWE credentials are not mandatory, but would be a positive attribute. Documentation required.