Adjunct Welding Instructor

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Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. The role is contractor‑based, employed on an "as needed" basis, and limited to nine credit hours per semester. Applicants will be hired as needed and will remain on file for 36 months.

• Prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical welding courses at the freshmen and sophomore levels.
• Adhere to all learning management system (Blackboard) requirements, including posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, assignments, and test dates.
• Teach from current, job‑relevant syllabi and training plans, supplementing lectures with demonstrations and multimedia materials.
• Demonstrate safe use of equipment and integrate safety, health, and fire prevention into instruction.
• Maintain a conducive learning environment and supervise students in class, laboratory, and shop settings.
• Develop laboratory projects that link theory to practical application.
• Administer written and performance examinations, keeping systematic records of student progress.
• Record student progress using progress charts and the LMS, submit grades by the due date, and report changes to the registrar.
• Communicate student progress to appropriate personnel and respond to student requests promptly.
• Assist students with required graduation documents and participate in departmental orientation.
• Adhere to institutional policies, FERPA regulations, and ADA accommodation requirements.

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent in the welding discipline.
• Three (3) years of successful full‑time experience as a welding practitioner.
• Valid Alabama Welding Instructor license (required for the Technical Division).
• Knowledge of safety, health, and fire prevention in a welding environment.
• Effective communication, instructional methodology, and record‑keeping skills.

Applicants must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). No fax or email is accepted. The packet should include:

• Online application form
• Official transcript(s)
• A current resume
• Employment verification letter(s) from the current or previous employer (include employment dates, job titles, official letterhead, and authorized signature)
• Work experience verification (may be delayed until an official offer of employment is made)

All application materials must be received no later than the Final date to receive applications. Applicants who fail to submit a complete packet will not be considered.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. All employees must sign a consent form for a criminal background check and comply with the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify).