Adjunct Faculty - Welding at Sauk Valley Community College (IL) – Dixon, Illinois

Adjunct Welding Faculty Position

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative and experienced individuals for an Adjunct Welding Faculty position.

About Sauk Valley Community College

Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, SVCC offers a unique and accessible teaching environment. The College is strategically located just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.

We offer a competitive adjunct faculty rate. A comprehensive overview of employee benefits is available at: https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

The Adjunct Welding Faculty member plays a crucial role in training the next generation of skilled trade professionals. This position reports directly to the Director of Business, Career & Technical Programs.

• To be mindful of the philosophy and objectives of the College and use them as guidelines in planning, structuring, and teaching courses.

• Deliver engaging instruction that combines theory and hands-on practice in the welding lab environment.

• Ensure student competency and safe practice in various industrial welding processes.

Required Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with extensive hands-on expertise in the welding industry.

• Extensive experience in one or more of the following welding disciplines:

  • TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

  • MIG (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

  • Industrial MIG

  • Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) Welding

  • Robotic Welding

• Five years of professional welding experience is required (in lieu of formal certification).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a formal Welding Certificate.

• Current AWS (American Welding Society) Certification is highly desirable.