Adjunct - Welding Technology

Jefferson College; Missouri; On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson College in Missouri seeks an Adjunct Welding Technology instructor to teach and manage a welding curriculum. The role involves delivering courses, maintaining course quality, and guiding students in welding techniques and safety.

The position supports ongoing department needs with a part-time load and requires adherence to college policies. Compensation is paid per credit hour, with starting rates noted for the program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the subject matter field for assignments in transfer programs or hold a valid vocational certificate for assignments in vocational-technical programs.
• Associate’s degree or 5 years industry related experience required.
• Experience in gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, plasma arc cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, and joint preparation and design required.
• Teaching or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean with the load not to exceed 9 credit load hours per semester.
• Prepare and distribute to students a class syllabus which should communicate what is expected to happen during the semester, delineate the responsibilities of students and of the instructor, and describe appropriate procedures and course policies.
• Record class attendance and grades of students and submit them to the Registrar when required.
• Assume responsibility for enforcing College rules and regulations as related to student conduct.

Skills

Gas metal arc welding

Gas tungsten arc welding

Shielded metal arc welding

Plasma arc cutting

Oxy-fuel cutting

Joint preparation and design

Teaching or training experience

Education

Master’s degree in welding or related field

Vocational certificate

Associate’s degree

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct -Welding Technology

PIN

PIN 000060

Classification Summary

Adjunct Faculty are employed for the duration of the teaching assignment as specified in the contract, and employment beyond the termination date specified in the contract is neither expressed nor implied. Adjunct teaching assignments will not exceed 18 semester hours in an academic year (August through May). The President will make exceptions as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in the subject matter field for assignments in transfer programs or hold a valid vocational certificate for assignments in vocational-technical programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree or 5 years industry related experience required. Experience required in gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, plasma arc cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, and joint preparation and design required.

Teaching or training experience preferred.

Licensing Requirements

None

These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

• 1. be responsible to the Associate Dean or program director and the appropriate academic dean;
• 2. carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as interpreted and executed by the administration;
• 3. teach classes assigned by the appropriate dean and Associate Dean or program director with the load not to exceed 18 hours (August through May);
• 4. prepare and file with the Associate Dean or program director course syllabi for new and revised courses and follow, within reason, such guides for courses already established;
• 5. prepare and file with the Associate Dean or program director a list showing the author, title, publisher, date of publication and list price, if known, of all textbooks, required readings, workbooks, or manuals which students must purchase for their courses;
• 6. prepare and file with the dean or program director a bibliography of library books required for use in each course;
• 7. prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, maps, audiovisual aids, and supplies, and submit them to the Associate Dean or appropriate dean when requested for the purpose of budget planning;
• 8. keep accurate records of class attendance and grades of students and submit them to the Registrar;
• 9. promote student participation in extracurricular activities;
• 10. be responsible for meeting and maintaining all teacher certification requirements as may be applicable and required by the state;
• 11. continue professional improvement through reading and study and by participation in the activities of professional organizations;
• 12. assist in keeping the public well informed of the progress and development of the College;
• 13. utilize available test scores and records as needed to become familiar with the problems and capabilities of students;
• 14. cooperate with the administration in conducting research;
• 15. assume responsibility for enforcing College rules and regulations as related to student conduct;
• 16. perform other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Dean or the program director and the appropriate dean.

Position Duties

• 1. Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean with the load not to exceed 9 credit load hours per semester.
• 2. Prepare and distribute to students a class syllabus which should communicate what is expected to happen during the semester, delineate the responsibilities of students and of the instructor, and describe appropriate procedures and course policies.
• 3. Record class attendance and grades of students and submit them to the Registrar when required.
• 4. Assume responsibility for enforcing College rules and regulations as related to student conduct.

Campus Security Authority (CSA)

No

Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Position Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

Skills

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

Physical Effort

Physical Effort

Posting Information

Division

Department

Department

Department Academic Affairs

Reports To

Reports To Associate Dean of Math, Physics, and Technology

Wage/Salary

$690 per credit hour to start

Status

Part-time

If Part-time, hours per week

If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Number

Posting Number A00078

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/18/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Offline applications will not be accepted.

Internal staff must be in an exempt position to be eligible for adjunct or other exempt temporary assignments, in accordance with FLSA guidelines.

It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.

Screening Questions

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