Adjunct Faculty, Welding

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Adjunct Faculty, Welding

Austin Community College (ACC) is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural student population. The college seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that values intellectual curiosity, equitable access to education, student success, collaboration, and community engagement.

• Prepare and teach Welding Technology courses to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, using instructional strategies appropriate for community college students and the discipline’s standards.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback aligned with program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to students in a non-discriminatory manner regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, or vice chancellor.

• Maintain welding equipment and lab technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, online resources, and other classroom technologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard) to develop course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
• Demonstrate welding proficiency by making welds in various positions using modern inverter-type welding equipment.

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Uphold civility and collegiality in all interactions and comply with college policies and procedures.
• Utilize the college’s learning management system appropriately.

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. Bachelor’s degree in Metals Science (Metallurgy or Materials Science), Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Art (Sculpture or Studio Art); or an Associate degree in Welding Technology with 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Minimum three years non-teaching welding industry related work experience.

Ability to pass welding tests in various materials and using various welding processes.

Minimum 5 years code welding work experience. CWI/CWE Certified welder in at least one process.

• Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.
• Upload documents: unofficial transcripts, updated CV or résumé, and a cover letter explaining interest.
• Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hr transcripts (do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu).
• If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to ACC Human Resources, Attn:
  Alisol Martinez, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224, Austin, TX 78752. Photocopies or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions.

• Work is routinely performed in a non-air conditioned open-air lab with exposure to loud noises, extreme heat, airborne particulates, and open flame sources.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 85 pounds.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions; take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent unsafe practices.

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August 31, 2026

Employees must report violations under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act where applicable. ACC produces an Annual Security Report. For access, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact the Clery Compliance Officer at Clery Compliance Officer . See ACC’s Clery Act website for an overview.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities or required skills. ACC reserves the right to modify this description and to add, change, or delete portions of the job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, and reasonable accommodations may be made where appropriate.