Welding Instructor, Full-Time

Rio Hondo Community College

Whittier (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Rio Hondo College is seeking a Welding Instructor for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track role at the Main Campus in Whittier, CA. The instructor will teach welding courses in classroom and laboratory settings, upholding safety and curriculum standards while contributing to program development.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and relevant professional welding experience, plus appropriate certifications and the ability to support a diverse student body.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience OR Associate degree AND six years of professional experience OR valid CA CCC credential authorizing service.
Certification/licensure requirements include LADBS welder certification and related credentials.
Ability to teach welding skills safely in classroom and lab and to supervise students during lab activities.

Responsibilities

Teach welding theory and hands-on in classroom and lab.
Maintain safe, organized welding laboratory environment and enforce safety rules.
Collaborate with Career and Workforce Education department and participate in salary placement and departmental responsibilities.

Skills

Welding processes SMAW,GMAW,GTAW

Safety procedures

Lab supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years professional experience

Valid California Community College Credential (subject matter)

Tools

AWS D1.1

LADBS Certification

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: *Please note this is a tentative timeline and subject to change.
Application deadline: November 6, 2026
Application screening: Week of November 16, 2026
Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.
Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
First Level interview: November 30, 2026
Final interview tentatively planned for: December 4, 2026 9:30am - 12:00pm

Position Information

Job Number

Job Number FAC00422P

Position Title

Position Title Welding Instructor, Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type Faculty Full Time Tenure Track

Number of Months Assignment

Number of Months Assignment 10

Starting Date

Starting Date As soon as possible

Salary Range

Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at http://www.riohondo.edu/hr/hr-documents/ to see the faculty salary schedule.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Location

Location Main Campus

Department

Department Career and Workforce Education

Open Date

Open Date 10/23/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

About Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA , UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function/Definition

Job duties: instructor (or instructor supervise) day to day teaching activities in classroom and lab that facilitate the acquisition of student knowledge, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience,
OR
Associate degree AND six years of professional experience.
OR
A valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the appropriate subject matter
AND
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

The equivalency is:
1) A High School Diploma, PLUS college course work equivalent to an Associate’s degree in the discipline of the assignment, PLUS eight years of occupational experience related to the discipline of the assignment at or above the journeyman level or equivalent – technical recognition in the discipline of the assignment, PLUS appropriate certification to practice or licensure or its equivalent, if available;
2) A High School Diploma, PLUS eight years of occupational related to the discipline of the assignment at or above the journeyman level or equivalent – technical recognition in the discipline of the assignment, PLUS appropriate certification to practice or licensure or its equivalent, if available;
3) Recognized accomplishments which demonstrate expertise and skill in the field of study beyond that normally achieved through formal education.

Responsibilities

Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.

Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Proof of current LADBS certification.
Must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Structural Steel Welder Certification – Manual process (SMAW).
Please visit ladbs.org for more information regarding the LADBS welder certification.

Desired Qualifications

AWS D1.1, OSHA 30, CPR /First Aid
Possession of a current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) license.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Welding Instructor. This is a Full-Time, 10 month, Tenure-Track Position.

Additional Information

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE- OPEN , RE- ADVERTISE , DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION .
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES .

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

Please describe your professional experience in welding and related industries. Identify the welding processes, equipment, materials, and industry standards with which you have significant experience (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxy-fuel, pipe welding, structural welding, AWS standards). (Open Ended Question)
Describe your approach to teaching welding skills to students with varying levels of prior knowledge and experience. How would you help a beginning student develop foundational skills while also challenging more advanced students? (Open Ended Question)
Welding instruction requires careful attention to safety, equipment operation, and laboratory procedures. Describe how you would establish and maintain a safe,organized, and effective welding laboratory environment while ensuring students develop appropriate workplace safety practices. (Open Ended Question)
Do you possess a current LADBS Structural Steel Welder Certification (SMAW) and Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Structural Steel Welder Certification? Please list all certifications/licenses details and upload proof under “Optional Documents.” (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents