Part Time Faculty - Applied Transportation Welding
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, Training Consultant
Position
Description:
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking an experienced collision repair professional to join our Auto Body Repair program as a part‑time faculty member to teach ATT:
Applied Transportation Welding. This role will focus on teaching automotive aluminum construction, welding, and MIG brazing techniques. The successful candidate will bring real‑world expertise and a passion for preparing students for in‑demand careers in the automotive repair field. Instruction will take place in WCC’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities, using industry‑standard tools and procedures to provide students with hands‑on, applied learning experiences.
In this course, students will develop and apply basic welding and metal inert gas (MIG) brazing skills associated with crash‑damaged panel replacement in the collision repair industry. Areas of study include:
- Proper equipment selection and setup
- Panel fitment and preparation for welding
- Plasma cutting procedures
- MIG welding of steel and aluminum in butt, lap, and plug weld configurations across various welding positions
- MIG brazing techniques using various grades of steel
Emphasis will be placed on producing welds that meet Inter‑Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I‑CAR) standards preparing students to meet the expectations of modern collision repair shops and OEM certification programs.
Responsibilities- Deliver engaging, hands‑on instruction in automotive aluminum construction, welding, and MIG brazing techniques.
- Demonstrate proper use of tools, materials, and equipment while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Provide students with real‑world applications and insights into current collision repair practices.
- Assess student learning and provide constructive feedback to support skill development and mastery.
- Collaborate with program faculty to align course content with evolving industry standards and workforce needs.
- Earned Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Occupational Studies (auto body repair concentration) or related field required. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications B2‑B5 required. Minimum 1‑year full‑time work experience required. Associate degree in Occupational Studies (auto body repair concentration) or related field may be considered with minimum 2 years full time work experience and ASE certifications as above
- Strong understanding of I‑CAR standards and best practices for panel replacement and structural repair.
- Effective communication and instructional skills, with a commitment to student success
- I‑CAR certification or equivalent industry‑recognized credentials.
- Experience teaching, training, or mentoring in a technical education or workforce setting.
- Familiarity with OEM repair procedures and current collision industry technology.
Posting Date: 10/03/ Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
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