Gateway Technical College
Adjunct Instructor, Welding
Prepare students for careers in welding and fabrication by sharing your technical knowledge, hands-on industry experience and commitment to workplace safety.
Compensation
$45 - $51/hr
Location
District-wide in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties, Wisconsin
Employment Type
Adjunct part-time; temporary assignments on a course-by-course basis
Schedule
Flexible availability is needed to accommodate day, evening and weekend students. Hours vary by course and student enrollment.
Course Delivery
Traditional face-to-face instruction in classroom and laboratory environments unless otherwise indicated
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Make an Impact Through Welding Education
This posting will create a pool of qualified applicants who may be considered, as needed, for temporary adjunct teaching assignments. This is not a full-time position. Adjunct instructors provide student-centered instruction, advising and support on a course-by-course basis.
Position Overview
Gateway Technical College invites applicants who are committed to higher education and to preparing students for successful careers in welding, fabrication and advanced manufacturing.
Adjunct faculty are temporary, part-time instructors hired to provide instruction, student advising and student support. Courses are assigned based on departmental needs and are subject to student enrollment.
Unless otherwise indicated, courses are delivered in a traditional face-to-face format in classroom and laboratory environments. This instructor reports to the Associate Dean, Manufacturing Engineering Information Technology & Business Workforce Solutions.
What You Will Do
Plan and Deliver Instruction
- Plan and teach welding courses that fulfill current curriculum goals and objectives.
- Prepare a course syllabus that includes course requirements, attendance expectations and grading criteria.
- Provide hands-on instruction in welding, fabrication, equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Remain current in welding processes, equipment, technology and industry standards.
- Use appropriate assessment techniques to measure student progress toward course and program objectives.
Support Student Success
- Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Identify students who need additional instruction to successfully complete course objectives.
- Provide additional instruction and academic support to students as needed.
- Promote safe and professional work practices in classroom and laboratory settings.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student matters.
Contribute to the College Community
- Participate in college, campus and department evaluation processes.
- Attend adjunct faculty meetings as scheduled.
- Collaborate constructively with faculty and staff.
- Promote the Welding program and the education and training it provides.
- Participate in efforts to recruit and retain students and market Gateway.
- Comply with college policies, procedures and department guidelines.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What You Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:
Option 1: Education or Journeyman Pathway
Associate degree in Welding or Fabrication, or a recognized journeyman credential, and at least four years of related occupational experience.
Option 2: Occupational Experience Pathway
No degree required and at least seven years of related occupational experience.
Recent Occupational or Teaching Experience
Candidates qualifying through the education or journeyman pathway must have at least one year of related occupational experience within the last five years. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with at least two years of related occupational experience and two years of postsecondary teaching experience in the occupational field within the last five years.
Relevant Occupational Experience
Relevant occupational experience should include knowledge and hands-on experience in areas such as:
- Operating GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and oxy-fuel welding equipment.
- Operating plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment.
- Using secondary fabrication equipment, including shears, saws and grinders.
- Operating CNC brake presses.
- Reading and interpreting welding blueprints.
- Applying welding and fabrication principles.
- Using robotic welding equipment.
- Following appropriate workplace and equipment safety procedures.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Current knowledge of welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to demonstrate technical skills and explain welding concepts clearly.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience.
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- A flexible schedule to accommodate day, evening and weekend students.
Position Details
Division
School of Manufacturing Engineering Information Technology & Business Workforce Solutions
Reports To
Associate Dean, Manufacturing Engineering Information Technology & Business Workforce Solutions
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible, based on departmental need
Conditions of Employment
- Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background check.
- Candidates must meet employment eligibility requirements for the United States.
- Participation in competency-based professional development through the Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) is required.
- Flexibility is required to accommodate day, evening and weekend students.
- Annual attendance at Gateway Technical College Adjunct Faculty In-Service is required.
- Gateway Technical College does not provide relocation assistance.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gateway is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status. Our full equal opportunity statement can be viewed at Gateway Technical College’s Equal Employment Opportunity webpage. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.
If you have a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062.
Campus Safety
Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is one of our top priorities. We encourage you to review Gateway’s Annual Security Report before beginning classes. This report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Violence Against Women Act. It includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security and safety, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, incident reporting, sexual misconduct and other important matters. To request a hard copy, email clery@gtc.edu or call 262-564-2538.