Welding/Machining Adjunct Instructor

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Welding to teach welding/manufacturing courses across Coos and Curry Counties and online. The position requires developing syllabi, delivering diverse instructional methods, and evaluating student progress.

The candidate should have an associate degree or relevant certifications and be able to work flexible hours. Finalists may undergo a background check.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in welding/manufacturing technology or related field preferred (or combination of professional certifications and relevant work experience).
• Willingness to document transcripts as required and possess knowledge of welding education practices.
• Ability to teach diverse audiences using varied instructional modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding/manufacturing courses and develop syllabi with outcomes, structure, materials, grading criteria and schedules.
• Deliver instruction using lectures, demonstrations, group work, and technology-enhanced methods; adapt to distance learning where needed.
• Evaluate student progress and submit grades in accordance with college policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of teaching techniques and integrate appropriate technologies into the curriculum.

Skills

Instruct varied audiences

Technology integration

English communication

Adult-oriented teaching

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

Associate's degree in welding/manufacturing technology or related field

Professional certifications/experience as AWS Certified Welding Educator/Instructor

Job description

Teaching (90% of Time)

1. Teach various courses in welding/manufacturing technology.
2. Use instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning activities.
3. Evaluate students in accordance with the criteria in the course outline and other applicable college policies and procedures. Is responsible for turning in grades according to college policy and procedure.
4. Create a course syllabus for each course taught which includes, but is not limited to, course outcomes, course structure, materials to be covered, grading criteria, due dates for materials, exam dates and office hours.

General Duties (10% of Time)

1. Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.
2. Ensure compliance with all Southwestern Oregon Community College rules, regulations, and policies.
3. Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of teaching technique.

Perform Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in welding, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred (or combination of professional certifications and relevant work experience, i.e. American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator/Instructor).

*Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted. Accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

A minimum of three (3) years of significant and related work experience.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Knowledge and ability to instruct various audiences, both individuals and groups, taking into account various learning modalities and methods.
• Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the welding curriculum.
• Ability to use instructional delivery methods which enhance a broad public access to post secondary education.
• Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form, which includes the ability to restate at various language levels, to simplify, and to use demonstrations, which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience.
• Ability to use instructional delivery methods, which reflect an adult orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community in meetings and on projects.
• Ability to review, understand, apply and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature.
• Willingness to teach at various hours as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with adult learners as a trainer/instructor preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

Must reside in the State of Oregon. Southwestern Oregon Community College is unable to support out of state employment at this time.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

• JOB TITLE: Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Welding
• LOCATION: Coos and Curry Counties, and online/remote
• FTE: Part Time
• DEPARTMENT: Instruction
• PAY GRADE: Adjunct Salary Schedule
• EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed
• REPORTS TO: Vice President of Instruction and Dean of Instruction
• CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty - term by term assignment
• REVISION DATE: February 2026

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions.It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

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