Adjunct - Instructor of CAD

Northwest College is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Adjunct Instructor to teach courses for the Drafting Department, (Semester starts January 13th... Spring Semester 2026).

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with AutoCAD Civil 2D & 3D software, along with the ability to instruct students in drafting standards, design principles, and real‑world civil engineering applications.

• Teach courses using AutoCAD Civil 2D and 3D Drafting.
• Provide students with practical, industry‑relevant instruction in civil design.
• Develop and update course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Support student learning through feedback, mentorship, and applied project work.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Provide high quality, engaging online instruction.
• Teach courses in a special area of interest.
• Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction techniques that promote learning.
• Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and general education learning outcomes.
• Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching‑learning process.
• Contribute to the college‑wide assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation.
• Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members.
• Assist others on an as‑needed basis.

• Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one's field and teaching.
• Maintain state‑of‑the‑art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.