Pipefitting Adjunct Instructor
About The Position
Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Pipefitting within the Energy & Advanced Technologies department. This role involves delivering engaging instruction, teaching safe and proper use of equipment and fitting procedures, inspecting student work, and maintaining documentation. The instructor will also develop course syllabi, provide student feedback and mentoring, refer students to support resources, and share employment or educational opportunities. Ensuring classroom safety, responding to student inquiries promptly, meeting college deadlines and credential standards, and participating in professional development are key aspects of the position. The instructor must adhere to college policies, legal requirements including the ADA, and safety and harassment policies, while representing the college professionally.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 36 months of professional work experience in pipefitting or a related field.
- NCCER Core certification or OSHA certification. Candidates without these credentials may be required to obtain them within the first 90 days of employment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective instructional and organizational skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Commitment to student success and a student-centered learning environment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
- Teaching experience at the college or high school level.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging instruction for all assigned classes and modules, beginning and ending each class on time.
- Teach safe and proper use of equipment, supplies, tools, and fitting procedures.
- Inspect student work and evaluate the quality, strength, and accuracy of fitting projects.
- Maintain documentation related to inspections, attendance, student progress, and evaluations.
- Develop and distribute course syllabi aligned with approved master syllabi and college requirements.
- Provide timely feedback, mentoring, and guidance to support student success and retention.
- Refer students who may be at risk of failure to appropriate advising or counseling resources.
- Support students pursuing employment or additional education by sharing job information, providing recommendations, and identifying career resources.
- Ensure classroom equipment and instructional technology are safe and operational.
- Respond to student questions within 24 hours on workdays and within 48 hours on weekends, in accordance with division procedures.
- Meet all college deadlines, training requirements, credential standards, and applicable accreditation requirements.
- Participate in professional development and contribute to a respectful, collaborative, student-centered college culture.
- Follow policies, legal requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and applicable safety and harassment policies.
- Represent the College professionally and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
