Welding Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District invites applications for an adjunct welding instructor to teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean, support student mastery of welding theory and practice, and contribute to curriculum development and accreditation processes on ARC.

The instructional assignment may include WELD 105, 107, 115, 117, 118, 140, 150, and 155, with emphasis on employability skills and industry training; candidates must meet minimum qualifications and submit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2 years professional experience, or Associate degree with 6 years experience.
• Professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution; transcripts required for verification.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
• Assessing student learning outcomes.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in welding and related fields.
• Contributing to articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Participating in faculty governance and college committees.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Professional experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean
• helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content
• assessing student learning outcomes
• maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field
• continuing professional development
• utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties
• maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position
• assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review
• serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities
• assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean
• fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Instructional Assignment

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• WELD 105 Introduction to Metal Sculpture
• WELD 107 Welding Equipment Maintenance
• WELD 115 Code Welding
• WELD 117 Ultrasonic Testing Level One
• WELD 118 Ultrasonic Testing Level Two
• WELD 140 Mathematics for Welding Technicians
• WELD 150 Employability Skills for Technical Careers
• WELD 155 Industry Training

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage: ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for must be attached for verification. Email [e-mail] for a replacement copy.

1. Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR, any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent*. Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Transcript Requirements

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcripts are not accepted. For coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor’s and a master’s), separate transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the institution's name, degree title, major and/or certifications. Highlight or circle this information.
• Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
• Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education. Graduate advising documents, grade reports, course listings, diplomas, and similar materials will not be accepted in place of transcripts.
• Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social, or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose.

Additional Instructions

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications that state “see other documents” such as “see resume”or “see transcripts,” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.