Adjunct Instructor - Welding

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom/laboratory lectures; implements safety-focused and student-active learning techniques.
• Supports students and prepares them to qualify for AWS certifications.
• Supports students and prepares them to qualify for AWS certifications.
• Regular travel to regional school districts, dual-credit high school partners, and satellite campuses is required to deliver instruction and manage program pathways.
• Prepares and grades assignments, practical welding tests, and quizzes; develops handouts, multimedia tools, and other learning aids.
• Participates in welding program and curriculum development, ensuring alignment with industry micro-credentials and outcome assessments.
• Provides one-to-one student supervision, safety monitoring, technical coaching, advising, and tutoring.
• Analyzes and documents student progress; coordinates and schedules student tutors as appropriate.
• Provides necessary assessment and accreditation reporting as identified by the college and/or the Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester.
• Provides support to the department related to program reviews and end-of-year reports regarding assessment and accreditation.
• Maintains a safe, positive, and compliant lab and classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Participates in student recruitment, dual-credit outreach, retention, and workforce placement efforts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of welding technology, industrial fabrication, and specialized lab equipment operation.
• LMS Proficiency: Technical knowledge of, or the ability to be trained in, the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) for course delivery and grade tracking.
• Pedagogy: Knowledge of adult-learning theory, curriculum development, and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Student Support: Knowledge of counseling, advising methods, and mentoring techniques for a diverse student population.
• Safety Enforcement: Deep understanding of industry safety standards and the ability to strictly enforce safety protocol compliance within a dynamic lab environment.
• Mobility: Ability to deliver courses in-person at various locations and via online platforms as needed and identified by the college.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to bridge secondary school districts, satellite hubs, and higher education.
• Technology: Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications, including Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and associated college platforms.