Adjunct Faculty – Instructor Welding Job at Belmont College in St. Clairsville

Overview

Title: Instructor, Adjunct - Welding. Department: Academic and Student Affairs. Supervisor: Director of Industrial Trades. Pay Grade: Adjunct Rate. Developed: 10/2021. Revised: 7/2025. Location: Mechanical Technical Center. Approved by: President.

Position Summary

In a learner-centered environment, primary responsibilities include teaching the required skills.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives.
• Guide students through course curriculum through in classroom instruction and online as needed.
• Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies while recognizing and adapting teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
• Update the course syllabi with instructor information and provide Belmont College with an electronic copy every semester.
• Prepare course outlines and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies.
• Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students of progress.
• Record attendance for assigned students throughout the semester.
• Be available via email and phone throughout the week to answer student questions regarding course content.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Director of Industrial Trades as needed.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Participate in enrollment management by promoting retention of students.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6+ hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely (>2 hours daily).

F Stand or Sit, R Stoop/Kneel/Crawl, F Carry/Weight Lift, F Walk, F Talk/Hear, F Exposure to Outside Environment, F Use of Fingers/Hands, F See, R Able to lift 50 pounds, R Climb, R Taste/Smell, R Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Position Requirements

• Must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certifications(s), education, and experience in the designated content area.
• Must have a working knowledge of Welding Practices in SMAWand Oxyfuel Practices
• A two year degree required.
• Five years of experience in the welding industry.
• Previous teaching experience perferred (classroom or professional/corporate training);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education

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