Instructor in Welding (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 22,398 - 34,685; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking a part-time Instructor in Welding. This role involves providing academic instruction to students, advising on programs of study, and collaborating on curriculum development.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree or higher and two years of relevant professional experience. Candidates are expected to maintain accurate records of student progress and course curriculum.

Join a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity as part of your teaching journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by California Community Colleges.
• Professional experience must be directly related to the teaching assignment.
• All coursework must come from a recognized accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students in welding.
• Advise and instruct students regarding their programs of study.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials for courses.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and course curriculum.

Skills

Academic instruction

Assessment and development

Student advising

Curriculum development

Feedback and evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Two years of professional experience

Job description

Instructor in Welding (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Job Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026‑00093

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA)

Department: Districtwide

Salary: Part‑time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load. Initial placement is within the starting salary range; further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience, or the equivalent, or possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The required professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment. All coursework must come from a recognized accredited college or university.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Benefits and Compensation

Part‑time faculty salaries are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT, Local 1828, AFL‑CIO and the Ventura County Community College District. Verification of all part‑time teaching experience is required for salary placement. Applicants must provide verification within 30 days upon receipt of an offer of employment.

Accommodations

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process and require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability must notify the Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview.