Welding Instructor, Tenure Track; BC

Welding Faculty Position

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Welding. If you are highly motivated, eager to engage a diverse student body, and passionate about teaching and learning, we highly encourage you to submit an application. We are a team of innovative, caring, and thoughtful faculty, staff and administrators who are passionate about contributing to the intellectual, cultural and economic vitality of our community.

We embody six core values:
Learning, Diversity, Integrity, Community, Wellness and Sustainability. These values frame our work as we provide opportunities for our students who come to us from diverse economic, cultural, geographical, and educational backgrounds. We offer Associate and Baccalaureate degrees and certificates, workplace skills, and preparation for transfer. Our rigorous and supportive learning environment promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters students' abilities to think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate competencies and skills to become productive members of our community and world.

The Welding program prepares students for entry-level employment and further education by providing comprehensive, hands-on instruction in core welding processes. Instruction covers oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), along with brazing and metal cutting techniques.

Faculty teach both classroom and lab components, including welding theory, blueprint and symbol interpretation, layout and measurement, metallurgy fundamentals, and industry-standard safety practices. Instruction requires supervising students in an active welding shop environment, where learners work with a variety of metals using commercial-grade equipment and tools.

The program emphasizes skill development, proper technique, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Graduates are prepared for entry-level welding positions or for transfer to a four-year institution. Instructors are expected to assess student performance, maintain lab safety, and align instruction with workforce and transfer requirements.

Bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience, and/or other specifications as noted, or specifically named associate degree(s) and six years of professional experience. (The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.)

OR – The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE (Download PDF reader) form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges AND A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities

Note:

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student, program, and institutional learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success. Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission.

SALARY RANGE Kern Community College District 175-day Faculty Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader)

$ 89,080.98 - $  annually

Maximum Placement Level Salary: $  annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by January 30, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online…