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Posted: 11/01/2025
Category: Welding
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Adjunct Welding and Fabrication Instructor

College of Lake County

Part Time
Job ID: REQ-00000612

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental, and Superior Vision insurance plans. Additional benefits include tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a compressed summer work week (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick, and personal time off, and 14 paid holidays each year.
(Some benefits may not apply to part-time employees under 20 hours, such as health insurance.)

Position Title:

Adjunct Welding and Fabrication Instructor

Department: JM - Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences Operations Department
Position Type: Faculty
Job Family: Part-Time Faculty

Job Summary:

The instructor will be responsible for preparing and delivering hands-on instruction relative to welding and fabrication industry standards. Responsibilities include teaching safety, welding theory & techniques, evaluating student performance, and maintaining a safe, engaging lab environment.

Class times may include Saturdays and/or evenings at CLC's Advanced Technology Center.

Posting Date: 10/31/2025

Expected Start Date: 12/19/2025

Location: Grayslake Campus
Hours Per Week: 5
Employment Type: Part Time

Job Description:

• Teach courses in welding and fabrication using student-centered, inclusive methods.

• Meet all scheduled classes and notify supervisors in case of absence.

• Develop, revise, and maintain course materials and syllabi aligned with departmental outcomes.

• Assess and evaluate student performance through projects, exams, and assignments.

• Support student retention and success by providing feedback and referrals to college services.

• Communicate effectively with students through phone or email.

• Use College-approved systems to share course objectives, policies, and evaluation criteria.

• Incorporate instructional technology and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Encourage student course evaluations and improve teaching effectiveness.

• Maintain accurate records for grading, attendance, and documentation.

• Submit grades and reports by established deadlines.

• Uphold academic integrity and handle violations per college policy.

• Participate in meetings, advisory boards, and committees as needed.

• Attend required Adjunct meetings and complete all mandatory compliance trainings (e.g., Title IX, Clery Act).

• Engage in professional development to stay current in teaching and welding.

• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and assessment improvements.

• Maintain a safe, organized lab/classroom by following safety protocols.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Requirements (Welding Fabrication Technology – WFT EGRDV):

• Associate’s degree and AWS certification with 10,000+ hours of welding experience;
  OR

• A.A.S. in Welding and AWS certification with 6,000+ hours of welding experience;
  OR

• High School diploma, AWS certification, and 14,000+ hours of welding experience.

Compensation:

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

• 2025–2026: $1,373

• 2026–2027: $1,414

EEO Statement:

The College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

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