Tenure-Track Welding Instructor | Online/Hybrid
Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, 90504, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, Faculty, University Professor, Academic
El Camino College is seeking a Welding, full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join its Subject-Discipline team to teach a variety of welding courses. Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.
The position requires participation in a variety of campus and division activities such as department meetings, committee meetings, student activities, and office hours.
The position requires development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.
Applicants should demonstrate experience examining and remediating their instruction, interactions, and/or practices to more effectively engage and support diverse students.
Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours.
Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR
Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR
The equivalent - The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement, must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR
Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355); AND
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socio-economic, academic, and cultural diversity within student populations, including students with disabilities, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
A teaching demonstration will be required by those candidates selected to interview.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Community College teaching experience.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding experience.
Flux
-Cored Arc Welding experience
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) experience
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and/or structural welding fabrication methods.
D1.1 Certification in Manual and Semi-Automatic or D17.1 Certificates from the American Welding Society Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships with related program industry personnel and advisory committee members.
Demonstrated ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.
Ability to engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.
Ability to promote the use of instructional technology for curriculum delivery.
American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspection license
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Please limit each response to 300 words.
How do you support student success, particularly for students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized communities?
How have you demonstrated culturally responsive practices in the classroom?
CLOSING DATE
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
SALARY
The starting salary ranges from $81,673.00 - $ depending on education and experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Contract shall be for a full-time tenure-track teaching assignment for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, beginning in August. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for…
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