Adjunct - Welding Technology
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00035
Closing: Continuous
Location: Aero Park Campus - 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City
Division: Educational Services
Summary & Qualifications:
SUMMARY
This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching Welding Technology in the Technical Academic Area, preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, teaching Welding Technology courses. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Technical Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. Responsibilities will include submitting online attendance and grade alerts, and use of the Moodle platform for courses. This position is posted for a Fall 2026 start date of 8/10/2026.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, and CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Required:
• AWS qualified welder
• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
• Master's in Welding/Engineering field with 2 years experience
• Bachelor's in Welding/Engineering field with 2 years related experience
• Bachelor's with 3 years experience in field & 2 years related experience
• Bachelor's in Welding/Engineering field with 2 years related experience
• No degree with 5 years experience in field & 3 years teaching experience
Preferred:
• Two or more years of involvement in industry (committees, standards, advocacy, etc.)
• Bachelor's Degree in Welding or Technical Program
Essential Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
(See the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details mailto:@ http://www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/adjunct-handbook.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
Specifically, adjunct faculty members have these responsibilities:
Planning and Instruction:
• Prepare and deliver instruction to students.
• Effectively employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning.
• Stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students.
• Maintain proper class-related records.
• Promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress.
• Demonstrate an interest in using current and emerging technologies in the classroom and/or in online teaching.
Curriculum:
• Support the academic area and College through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.
Professional Development:
• Engage in on-going professional development activities, maintaining and expanding expertise in academic field. (College funding may be available to do so.)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS
Each adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for effectively teaching students in assigned classes. In such assignments, each adjunct faculty instructor is a member of the professional teaching staff, and as such is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the appropriate academic areas. Each member of the adjunct faculty is directly responsible to, and is provided resources by, the following: the academic chair(s), the department head(s), and/or the program coordinator(s). The office manager in each academic area is an additional resource to all faculty.
Specifically, adjunct faculty members have these responsibilities:
Planning
• Distributes to each student, and for each course taught, an approved syllabus that:
• Conveys the goals and outcomes of the course.
• Reflects curriculum adopted by the academic area for said course.
• Establishes and communicates challenging expectations for students.
• Explains the relationship of those expectations to the grading and assessment process.
• Plans thoroughly on a daily, weekly, and semester basis to ensure implementation of the established curriculum and provides strong support for students (in their pursuit of established expectations).
Instruction
• Provides motivation to learn through:
• Thorough planning.
• Enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• An appropriate classroom climate.
• Relevant and current course content.
• The use of varied instructional delivery modes.
• Facilitates and paces instruction effectively to maximize learning.
• Assesses learning goals frequently, using a variety of methods, such as:
• Questioning techniques.
• Oral and/or written tests.
• Student presentations.
• Writing assignments.
• Is available to students for consultation on an as-needed basis.
• Provides instructional support (e.g. tutoring and support services/special needs) as deemed appropriate. For detailed information about these services, contact Kari Kahler, Director of Learning Services, at 995-1228.
Professional Growth
• Maintains a current knowledge of the subject area(s) of instruction and effective teaching methodologies.
• Makes good use of professional development opportunities. For information on professional development activities available to adjunct faculty, visit http://www.nmc.edu/cie.
Additional Information
This position is hired through a third-party staffing agency EduStaff. If selected you will be required to complete the requirements of both NMC and EduStaff.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/7063441
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