Welding Adjunct Instructor \"Pool\"

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

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 at six county centers located in Laurens, Newberry, Edgefield, Saluda, Abbeville, and McCormick. Responsibilities include teaching a diverse student body at various locations, using instructional technology, and applying effective teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of welding experience and an associate degree or five years of experience with relevant industry certifications.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes on plate, pipe, and structural steel.
• Ability to share welding knowledge through instruction and training.

Responsibilities

• Teach a diverse student body at various locations in accordance with established syllabi.
• Utilize instructional technology and apply a variety of effective teaching methods.
• Plan, manage, and deliver course instruction; follow EPA and OSHA regulations for the program.
• Participate in college functions and support continuous improvement of the program and college.

Skills

Five years welding experience

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

Education

Associate degree

Industry certifications

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.