Faculty - Welding (adjunct)

Position Summary

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is currently seeking a knowledgeable and passionate adjunct Welding Instructor to join our team. As an adjunct Welding Instructor, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and inspire students in the field of welding.

An adjunct faculty member is under the management of the Program/Division Chair and supervised by the Academic Dean.

Required Education/Experience

• A.A.S. degree in Welding
• 5 years work experience as a welder or a combination as a welder and inspector that totals 5 years with at least 3 as a welder.
• AWS Certified welding inspector; Certified Welding Educator; Or must hold an AWS Certification Credential
• Former qualified welder in FCAW or GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW pipe. Able to use welding codes for inspection and welding certification; capable of performing welder qualification (certification); theory of welding processes.
• Knowledge of welding safety as required by AWS Z49.1 safety manual.
• Knowledge of metallurgy; basic electrical knowledge; fabrication experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with computers, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Proficient in keeping records on students.
• Must demonstrate the ability to pass a welder qualification test on pipe with SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW in house.
• Demonstrate cutting skills; some heavy lifting is required. As part of the job, you will be required to perform welder qualification for students that complete a semester without charge.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Successfully prepare, manage, and deliver course content in order to achieve course objectives, accommodate diverse learning styles, and meet student learning outcomes.
2. Actively engage students and provide prompt feedback in an objective, respectful, and effective manner.
3. Communicate and follow course syllabus content in accordance with directions provided and administrative guidance.
4. Work collaboratively with the Colleges support services to identify and address the students academic support needs.
5. Utilize College technology for the delivery of instruction and completion of operational processes; this includes but is not limited to the Colleges learning management system, email and calendaring solution, document management system(s), student information system, and employee portals.
6. Meet deadlines, including maintaining and submitting accurate class records, employee records/requests, and other assigned tasks.
7. When applicable, ensure laboratories are appropriately stocked with required supplies and equipment is in safe operating order.
8. Facilitate a positive, student-centered, and professional environment among students, faculty and staff.