Instructor, Welding Technology - Occupational Extension - Adjunct

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Job Title

Instructor, Welding Technology - Occupational Extension - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach welding courses designed for short-term certification programs while caring for and maintaining the welding facilities. Faculty will also be responsible for collaborating with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• Diploma in Welding Technology from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution or the equivalent
• Current welding certifications (obtained or held within the past 5 years) e.g. Gas Metal Arc Welding ( GMAW ), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ( GTAW ) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding ( SMAW )

Education Preferred

• Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution

Experience Required

• 3 years of recent and relevant industry experience as a welder
• Experience welding to American Welding Society certification standards
• Experience with oxy fuel cutting and other thermal cutting processes
• Experience with visual inspection of welds to a code or standard

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 3 years of recent and relevant industry experience as a welder
• Teaching experience or industry training experience

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Typical settings specific to discipline classroom, computer lab space or shop space.
3. May include teaching on the Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron Campus, as assigned.
4. Physical Requirements
   1. Stand for extended periods of time.
   2. Lift at least 25 pounds.

Other:

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026-027-TEMP-P

Open Date

05/05/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes