Adjunct Faculty, Welding Technology/Metal Fabrication

JCCC • Overland Park, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The JCCC Metal Fabrication Department is seeking an educator to teach welding and metal fabrication courses. Topics include oxyacetylene brazing, cutting, and welding; plasma arc cutting; shielded metal arc welding; gas metal arc welding; gas tungsten arc welding; blueprint reading; metallurgy; and other welding classes. Adjunct faculty teach classes as scheduled by department needs, attend each class, complete required college training, attend mandatory meetings, and communicate effectively with students and peers. Classes are normally held in the evenings between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and often require two days per week for each course. Work hours vary according to department needs; a hybrid schedule is not available. The stated starting salary range is $1,262–$1,404 per credit hour, determined in accordance with the adjunct table and relevant work experience documented in the application and resume.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and 7 years of work experience in the field being taught; Certified Welding Educator (CWE) and 7 years of work experience in the field being taught; an associate's degree and 5 years of work experience in the field being taught; or a bachelor's degree and 3 years of work experience in the field being taught.
• Knowledge of safety in the metal fabrication industry.
• Ability to teach entry-level welding skills using lecture, demonstration, and lab activities.
• Proficiency in some of the following: oxyacetylene cutting, braze welding, and welding; plasma arc cutting and gouging; shielded metal arc welding (plate), positions 1F–4F and 1G–4G; gas metal arc welding (plate), positions 1F–4F and 1G–4G; gas tungsten arc welding (plate), positions 1F–4F and 1G–4G; blueprint and symbol reading; and metallurgy.
• Submit an application and resume; unofficial transcripts are required for adjunct faculty positions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3 years of welding experience.
• AWS CWI or CWE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach metal fabrication classes for the MFAB department.
• Teach entry-level welding skills using lectures, demonstrations, and lab activities.
• Attend and teach each assigned class.
• Complete required college training and attend mandatory meetings as scheduled.
• Communicate effectively with students and peers.
• Carry out other assigned responsibilities as warranted by business needs.

Benefits

• Optional retirement plan access.
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria.
• Free access to the on-campus gym for employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree