Welding Adjunct Instructor "Pool"

Piedmont Technical College; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Technical College is seeking Adjunct Faculty for temporary, part-time positions focused on teaching welding courses. Candidates must possess extensive practical experience and an associate degree or relevant certifications. Responsibilities include teaching diverse students across various locations using effective teaching methods and instructional technology.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in welding, demonstrating proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes. Prior teaching experience at community or technical levels is preferred. These positions offer flexible hours, potentially including daytime or evening classes as well as online instruction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the welding field.
• Proficient in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Ability to share welding knowledge through instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach a diverse student body in accordance with established syllabi.
• Plan, manage, and deliver course instruction.
• Participate in college functions as needed.

Skills

SMAW proficiency

GMAW proficiency

GTAW proficiency

Instructional technology utilization

Effective teaching methods

Education

Associate degree or relevant certifications

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Piedmont Technical College is accepting applications to build an active pool of qualified candidates for Adjunct Faculty (temporary, part-time) positions. Adjunct instructors may teach at the Lex D. Walters Campus and/or at one of the college’s six county centers located in Laurens, Newberry, Edgefield, Saluda, Abbeville, and McCormick. Opportunities may include daytime or evening classes, online instruction, and dual credit courses offered at local high schools. Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis as teaching opportunities become available.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching a diverse student body in accordance with established syllabi at various locations, utilizing instructional technology, and applying a variety of effective teaching methods. Additional duties include planning, managing, and delivering course instruction; following all EPA and OSHA regulations that pertain to the program; participating in college functions as needed; and applying teaching practices that support the continuous improvement of both the program and the college. Adjunct faculty are expected to serve as professional team members who support the mission and vision of the college while performing their duties with the highest level of quality and service.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in the welding field and an associate degree, or five years of experience along with relevant industry certifications. The successful candidate must be proficient in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes on plate, pipe, and structural steel. Applicants must also possess in-depth knowledge of the welding trade and demonstrate the ability to effectively share this knowledge with others through instruction and training.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience, particularly at the community or technical college level or in secondary education settings.

Additional Comments

These are temporary, part-time positions. Please review Agency Specific Application procedures for our required application procedures.

We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.