Adjunct - Instructor of CAD

Posting Number 0600696 Position Title Adjunct - Instructor of CAD Position Status Adjunct Reports to Division Chair Department Academic Affairs Posting Date 10/30/2025 Closing Date Job Category Adjunct Anticipated Start Date Position Term Other FLSA Exempt Starting Salary Range $800 per credit hour (FY2026)
* may vary subject to class enrollment size Benefits Non-benefited If 'Other', please specify

Job Summary

Teach courses including, but not limited to ENTK 2550 - Civil Drafting Technology (3-credits), and ENTK 2540 - Civil 3-D Drafting Technology (3-credits). Priority is on excellent teaching, along with assessment, and curriculum development.

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.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

* 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;

Personal and professional development to include:

o Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one's field and teaching.

o Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines;

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

For positions that require online instruction, instructors must be willing to complete an online "Introduction to Online Teaching at Northwest College" training module prior to employment.

Required Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 2D & Civil 3D Software.

Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development;

Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement

Preferred Training & Experience

Proficiency in computer applications;

Demonstrated understanding and a commitment to community college mission

Licensing Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in written, oral, and interpersonal communication;

Skill in developing rapport with students;

Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education;

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required - Current Resume

Required - Cover Letter

Required - Transcripts:
For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official…