Welding Instructor - Adjunct Faculty

Southwestern Michigan College; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable adjunct instructor to teach welding courses. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, while utilizing innovative teaching methods to foster active learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding technology and the ability to connect with a diverse student population. Join a collaborative environment that values education and promotes student success, where your expertise will shape the next generation of skilled welders. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about teaching and making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector or Educator required.
• Experience in welding and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding courses using various instructional methods.
• Grade assignments and utilize the learning management system.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Learning

Education

Associates Degree in Welding Technology

Certified Welding Inspector

Certified Welding Educator

Journeyman Card

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Adjunct instructor teaches courses within the welding curriculum. Classes will be day or evening at the Niles, Michigan, campus and may include MIG, TIG, or Stick welding.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator or Certified Welder

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in welding technology, certificate, or journeyman card
• Industry experience in welding
• Teaching Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach effectively and responsibly using a variety of instructional methods.
• Be accessible to students and respond timely to their inquiries.
• Grade assignments and course(s) in accordance with the College’s guidelines/timelines.
• Utilize the College’s learning management system (Moodle) to post assignments, attendance, and grades.
• Provide the department with student performance data that is required for regular outcomes assessment.
• Work comfortably and respectfully with diverse students and college populations.
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
2. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
3. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
4. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
5. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
6. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
7. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
8. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
9. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
10. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
11. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
12. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
13. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
14. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
15. Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Additional Information:

The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

The employee is subject to environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic Transcripts