Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology
Salary: $31.79 - $38.30 Hourly
Location: Durham, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Instructor (PT)
Job Number: 25-26-00079
Division: Academics and Guided Career Pathways
Department: Industrial Systems Technology
Program: Industrial Systems Technology
Opening Date: January 5, 2026
Closing Date: September 30, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
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Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor of Industrial Systems Technology. The essential functions of the position include delivering instruction, maintaining attendance records, developing consistent course evaluation policies, communicating course expectations to students, filing grade reports, and ensuring a safe instructional environment.
Examples of Duties:
• Meet with class for assigned hours and deliver relevant instruction in lecture and laboratory settings as appropriate; file appropriate class cancellation forms as needed when class cannot meet, scheduling make-up work or meetings consistent with college policy. • Maintain class electronic attendance records in a timely fashion. • Develop and maintain a consistent policy for course evaluation (grading). • Communicate course expectations to students in a consistent and understandable manner, e.g., by developing a syllabus consistent with college policies. • Respond to student questions and complaints as appropriate, and in a manner consistent with college policies. • File electronic grade reports in a timely fashion, consistent with deadlines. • Maintain course records as needed for documentation of grading and for use in tracking of student learning outcomes as needed. • Assist in maintenance of safe and orderly instructional spaces as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
A computer-integrated machining Certificate or a related field is required. Work Experience: Experience in a Machining environment and having CNC programming set-up and operator experience is preferred.
Supplemental Information:
Excellent understanding of scientific and technical principles relevant to the assigned class(es). Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action. Ability to make presentations to classroom audiences at an appropriate level. Computer skills necessary for maintenance of course records and communication with students and program/departmental faculty and staff. Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. • Ability to lift, at times, 50 lbs. • Good eye/hand dexterity. • Normal Working Hours: Specific work hours to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Application Information:
Less than High School High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelors degree Masters degree Doctorate degree
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Employer Information:
Durham Technical Community College 1637 East Lawson Street Durham, North Carolina, 27703 Phone: 919-536-7244-5101 919-536-7200 Website: https://www.durhamtech.edu/