Part-Time Faculty - Welding

Position Overview

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the following subject area for Spring 2026.

• WELD 40A – Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• WELD 40B – Intermediate to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• WELD 40C – Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Skills Lab

Faculty job responsibilities include the 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.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, online 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.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline;
• Associate’s degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline;
• 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;
• Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355);
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of college students and of individuals with disabilities.

• Community College teaching experience.
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding 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 American Welding Society or Contractor State License Board of California.
• 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 in curriculum delivery.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Part‑time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $107.38 – $137.08 (lecture), $81.39 – $103.87 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience.

This is a part‑time, temporary position for the 2026 spring semester, beginning February 2026. Assignments may include off‑site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request ().

Applicants must submit the following documents by the…