Adjunct Instructor- Fluid Power: Hydraulics​/Pneumatics

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. The position is a part‑time adjunct faculty role. Upon selection, the applicant will be added to a pool for consideration when a need arises for the academic year. Primary duties include teaching courses, facilitating learning outcomes, and mentoring students.

• Teach courses in the approved discipline, using face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit modalities as assigned.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Provide timely feedback, respond to student communications, and submit final grades promptly.
• Engage in instructional preparation and assessment of student performance.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and complete required training.
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for workforce or degree completion faculty: appropriate academic degree plus demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses submitted with application.
• Associate degree and 2–5 years of work experience;
  Bachelor’s degree and 6–10 years;
  Master’s degree and 11–15 years;
  Doctorate and 16+ years.

Required Experience

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including theory, design, building, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Minimum of 5 years working with hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Preferred Education / Experience

• Preferred education not specified beyond the required.
• Preferred experience:
  
  minimum 5 years working with hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in classroom and laboratory.
• Strong communication skills with students, college personnel, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect and uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Observance of College policies and procedures.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.