Adjunct, Welding - SLTC

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the adjunct welding instructor will teach and facilitate student learning in a competency‑based welding program, preparing students for industrial employment and certifications as required.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

• Provide instruction and facilitate students’ learning in Oxy‑acetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and blueprint reading (including welding symbols leading to industry certifications and employment).
• Accommodate various learning styles, especially hands‑on training, not limited to the classroom.
• Advise students on program requirements and their progress through the courses; assess student abilities and provide appropriate documentation and feedback.
• Collaborate with other instructor(s) in the department to aid in development and coordination of quality classroom activities and curriculum as required.
• Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the workforce.
• Keep current on technological advances in welding.
• Support college and SLTC policies and guidelines.
• Maintain good work ethic, punctuality, and attendance habits.
• Become familiar with, and abide by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those governing interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.
• Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
• Return graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
• Maintain student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.
• Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance; inform students of progress to date periodically and assign and submit grades by published deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
• Follow and abide by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
• Handle/respond to student concerns and complaints, responding to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1‑2 days).
• Maintain professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
• Complete all required employee trainings.
• Know and enforce FERPA guidelines.
• Administer ADA accommodations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities; maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All Faculty will maintain an on‑site campus presence to encourage in‑person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for online only courses.

You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/Instructor on a contract‑to‑contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated at will at any time.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.