MC Applied Sciences Adjunct

Hiring Salary Range

$1098 per Load Hour

$34.31 per Clock Hour for sick pay

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Academic Year 2026 -2027

Varies, may average 6-12 hrs per week

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision— creating excellence in education for a better world.

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With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

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We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at

Job Summary

This position is scheduled to begin in Fall 2026. The Welding Instructor teaches a diverse student population in both classroom and laboratory settings, delivering competency‑based instruction in core welding processes and related technologies. Primary teaching responsibilities include SMAW, oxy‑fuel welding/cutting, and PAC/CAC processes as scheduling requires. The instructor maintains a safe, high‑functioning welding laboratory that meets or exceeds OSHA standards, assists with budget planning, and ensures proper care of equipment, materials, and instructional resources.

The role also includes building and sustaining strong partnerships with local industry, workforce organizations, and high schools to support student recruitment, dual‑enrollment pathways, internships, and job placement. The instructor contributes to program growth by supporting registration efforts, advising students, and helping graduates transition into the workforce. A successful candidate demonstrates a commitment to service excellence, innovation in teaching, student success, integrity, and the values of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work.

Essential Functions

• Teaches a diverse population of students in both classroom and laboratory environments, using a full range of instructional technologies including instructor workstations, projectors, document cameras, whiteboards, digital media, and sample assignments to support clear, effective demonstrations.

• Develops and maintains high‑quality course materials, including syllabi, course outlines, and competency‑based assessments. Utilizes the CANVAS learning management system and other online instructional tools to deliver content, track progress, and support student learning. Evaluates student mastery of subject matter through exams, performance assessments, and practical demonstrations. Maintains scheduled academic support hours to advise, tutor, and mentor students.

• Actively participates in the academic life of the college, contributing to district‑wide and campus committees, initiatives, and professional activities that support student success and program excellence.

• Maintains current knowledge of welding technologies, instructional practices, and industry standards, continually enhancing expertise in both subject matter and teaching methodology. Engages in ongoing professional development—including conferences, certifications, coursework, seminars, and workshops—to stay aligned with emerging trends such as automation, advanced processes, safety innovations, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

For occupational disciplines, a combination of education and/or experience is required to qualify. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:

• Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught OR
• Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor’s degree or higher OR
• A Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field OR
• A Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field OR
• A Master’s degree or higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or demonstrated mastery of welding terminology, welding symbols, welding procedure specifications (WPS/PQR), and a foundational understanding of non‑destructive examination (NDE) methods.
• Experience and/or certifications in welding instruction at the community college, high school, or industry‑training level, with the ability to teach diverse learners in classroom and lab environments.
• Experience developing and teaching online or hybrid welding courses, including curriculum design and the use of instructional technologies such as CANVAS, Moodle, Blackboard, and open‑source welding education platforms.
• Experience and/or certification in AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code—Steel, including SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW (gas‑shielded and self‑shielded) on carbon steel; and experience with GTAW on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel, including familiarity with AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Code.

Special Working Conditions

This is an active, hands‑on instructional position that requires extensive time in the welding laboratory. The instructor must be able to demonstrate welding processes, work alongside students at welding booths, and operate fabrication equipment in a high‑heat, high‑noise environment while maintaining strict safety standards.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at [email protected]

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on NavBar > Navigator > Self Service > Recruiting > Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply.

Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at ***email_hidden*** prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.

Additional Requirements

MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.