Welding Adjunct

Olympic College; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 1,033,200 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

Olympic College seeks an adjunct Welding instructor to teach college-level welding courses at the Bremerton and Shelton campuses. The role reports to the Dean of Business & Technology and supports the college's commitment to student success, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications include five years of welding experience (or supervision) and knowledge of common welding processes. Teaching experience and welding certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Five years as a welder and/or supervisor of welders.
• Experience in welding processes such as OFC, PAC-CAC-A, OAW, GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW-SS, FCAW-GS.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level welding courses in accordance with catalog and syllabi.
• Provide quality teaching including preparation and grading.
• Provide syllabi to students and division office as requested.
• Maintain accurate student records and required forms.
• Communicate promptly with students, faculty, and staff.
• Evening instruction may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Supervisory experience

Teaching potential

Education

College degree

Tools

OFC

PAC-CAC-A

OAW

GTAW

GMAW

SMAW

FCAW-SS

FCAW-GS

Job description

Welding Adjunct

Salary: $750‑$800 per credit hour

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Department: PSNS Business & Technology

Reports to: Dean of Business & Technology

This role will be teaching welding classes at the Bremerton and Shelton campuses. Olympic College, an award‑winning college on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, seeks faculty who will support the College's commitment to the academic success of all students, including diverse and under‑represented groups.

Essential Functions

• Teach college‑level course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested.
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete required forms.
• Punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• May include evening instruction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years as a welder and/or as a supervisor of welders.
• Experience in common welding processes such as OFC, PAC, CAC‑A cutting processes, OAW, and GTAW, GMAW (steel and aluminum), SMAW, FCAW‑SS, and FCAW‑GS.

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching experience.
• College degree in a related field.
• Welding certifications.

Successful Applicants Will

• Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicate promptly with students, faculty, and staff.
• Function as a team player.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning‑centered climate.
• Uphold Olympic College’s values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Additional Information

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of employment. Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. This position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE) collective bargaining agreement.

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department, including evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off‑campus assignments such as travel to clinical sites.

Adjunct faculty are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50% of a full‑time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible for benefits. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count toward this requirement.

Benefits that may be available after eligibility include: Deferred Compensation Program (DRS), retirement savings plans (TIAA and others), sick leave, Aflac, space‑available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate, and priority consideration for on‑site childcare.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for this position. Candidates will also be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.

Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus at the time of hiring, and will be required to travel frequently to Olympic College campuses or other sites.

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, phone 360‑475‑7303. Olympic College is a smoke‑free/drug‑free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.