Adjunct instructors at Western Dakota Tech are educators whose instructional efforts are expected to reflect the mission, vision, and goals of the institution. Adjunct faculty teach courses in their respective fields to include planning, preparation and delivery of lecture/lab instruction materials at all levels of training.
Western Dakota Tech accepts resumes from industry professionals seeking adjunct faculty positions. If interested, please complete an application, attach your resume and submit any appropriate transcripts, licenses or certificates.
Adjuncts are paid dependent on their educational degree. Pay is as follows:
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BA/BS or lower - $27.35 per workload hour
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MA/MS - $29.76 per workload hour
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Doctorate - $31.92 per workload hour + $125 stipend per credit hour
- All degrees must be awarded by an accredited institution.
- Proficient in skills as they relate to the program’s operations.
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Work well under pressure.
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Take the initiative.
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Fundamentals of classroom management.
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WDT and District policies and procedures.
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Fundamentals and principles of learning in addition to teaching methodologies.
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Methods and techniques used in student assessment, students in classroom and lab settings.
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Ability to counsel and instruct students in a professional manner and appearance.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
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Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem solving.
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Ability to organize, manage and complete timeline projects over multiple-year periods.
Certifications and Licenses:
Licenses, certifications and/or registrations relevant to the specific industry/discipline for which the adjunct instructor member is designated to teach.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Western Dakota Technical College recruits’ candidates who are authorized to work in the United States or who may qualify for employer-sponsored H-1B status. The College does not provide employment-based permanent residency sponsorship.
EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security Report
WDTC subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, disability, status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 605-718-2407. (07.2025)
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college’s Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Tech’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Western Dakota Tech website at https://www.wdt.edu/assets/docs/uploads/consumer-information/securityreport.pdf . A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - MUST COMPLY WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986
