Welding Adjunct Instructor

Delta College; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta College in Michigan seeks collaborative Welding Adjunct Instructor(s) to foster student retention and success. This part-time role starts Fall 2026, teaching Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.

Classes typically meet one or two nights per week. Qualifications include a Journeyman’s card with 4000 hours of welding experience or an Associate Degree or higher in Welding Engineering Technology or a related field.

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s card with 4000 hours of welding experience OR Associate Degree or higher in Welding Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience with oxy-fuel welding and cutting, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote an effective learning environment to maximize student learning.
• Teach Welding courses on a part-time basis starting Fall 2026; classes typically meet one or two nights a week.
• Contribute to student retention and success and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills

Teaching experience

CWI credentials

Welding certifications

Education

Associate Degree or higher in Welding Engineering Technology

Journeyman’s card with 4000 hours

Tools

Applicable welding certifications

CWI credentials

Job description

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion. Are you interested in positively impacting students’ lives? We are seeking collaborative, energetic, and innovative Welding Adjunct Instructor(s) who are committed to student retention and success. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. We are looking for part-time help starting Fall 2026. Classes to be taught include Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding ( MIG ), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ( TIG ). The classes will typically meet one or two nights a week. We have several openings available.

Please contact Jim Proctor at 989-686-9599 to discuss the position in further detail.

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman’s card with two years (4000 hours) of relevant work experience OR
• Associate Degree or higher in Welding Engineering Technology or related field

Additional Experiences Considered

• Applicable welding certifications
• CWI credentials
• Ability to certify
• Teaching experience

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Posting Specific Questions

Posting Specific Questions

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• * In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
• • Delta.edu
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  • Michigan HERC Website
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• * If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting.

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• * Describe your understanding and experience working with a culturally diverse student and college/university population.

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• * Describe your understanding and experience in creating a sense of belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.

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• * Briefly explain how you maintain currency in the field of Welding.

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Professional Certifications or Licensures