Welding Technology Instructor

College of the Canyons; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA seeks a faculty leader in Welding Technology for a 10-month, full-time tenure-track position beginning August 14, 2026. The assignment may include teaching, department leadership, and college duties across district sites.

Responsibilities include teaching welding and metal fabrication, assessing student progress, promoting safety, and overseeing AWS SENSE and NC3 curricula.

Qualifications

• Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential in Welding Technology.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of full-time equivalent professional experience in engineering, manufacturing/ industrial technology, or closely related field, or the equivalent.
• Associate degree plus six years of full-time equivalent of professional experience in engineering, manufacturing/ industrial technology or closely related field, or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students.
• Applicants who meet equivalent qualifications must also submit a Request for Equivalency Form.
• Note to current COC adjunct instructors in the discipline: If you were qualified and hired under the previous set of equivalencies, you may still qualify for this position. Please contact Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full schedule of welding and metal fabrication courses at various locations.
• Provides instruction to students, assesses their progress toward course objectives, and maintains accurate records of their achievement.
• Oversees, promotes, and organizes outreach efforts for the Welding program while also ensuring student persistence and retention.
• Promotes student awareness of safety standards, delivers instruction aligned with industry recognized skills and competencies, and supports successful program completion.
• Oversees the implementation and compliance with the AWS SENSE entry-level curriculum across all applicable welding courses.
• Promotes and maintains NC3 curricula in all applicable welding courses.
• Secures essential industry credentials to enhance programs within the Welding Technology department.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies.
• Maintains compliance with established safety protocols and proper work procedures at all times.
• Demonstrated expertise in metal fabrication, operating a range of equipment including mills, lathes, shears, benders, CNC plasma cutters.
• Develops and revises credit and noncredit program and course curriculum in response to discipline and workforce needs.
• Maintains office hours and participates in department, division, and college committees and governance.
• Participates in program reviews and college decision-making activities.

Education

California Community College Instructor Credential in Welding Technology

Bachelor’s degree or higher + 2 years of professional experience in engineering/manufacturing/industrial technology or related field

Associate degree + 6 years of professional experience in engineering/manufacturing/industrial technology or related field

Job description

Two weeks prior to the deadline to submit applications, the diversity of current applicants will be assessed. Upon review, if the pool does not include sufficient diversity at that time, the application window may be extended.

This position is a high priority for our District for the 2026-2027 year and is contingent upon continued available district, grant and state funding.

WHO WE ARE

The Santa Clarita Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As presented in our District Strategic Plan, which focuses on Access, Engagement, and Success, “Equity, inclusion, and diversity are not goals in themselves, but ideologies embedded in all actions and planning across all departments and functions of our college and its two campuses.” These areas of focus demonstrate a resolve to focus on student success and confirm that we are at the forefront of change with integrated planning efforts that both evolve and anticipate the needs of our students. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — fostering healthy inclusion through inquiry, shared dialogue and reflection to ensure that we promote a sense of community, collegiality and cooperation. When you join our team at the Santa Clarita Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, creative, flexible, innovative and equity- focused community that engages students, each other, and the community in scholarly inquiry, creative partnerships, and the application of knowledge and success.

WHO WE WANT

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate must be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who share our commitment to closing equity gaps.

The Santa Clarita Community College District seeks leaders possessing a strong grounding in academic and student services programs and a thorough understanding of the primary mission of the community college. We seek employees that value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, who are conscientious risk takers and transformational leaders guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

"BIG PICTURE" RESPONSIBILITY

College of the Canyons is seeking a faculty leader in the area of Welding Technology. This is a 10- MONTH professional, full-time tenure track position beginning August 14, 2026. The position may include a combination of teaching, department, college, and community leadership functions. Assignment may include day, evening, and weekend duties at all District sites.

Example of Duties

• Teaches a full schedule of welding and metal fabrication courses at various locations, including Valencia, Canyon Country, dual enrollment high schools, and satellite campuses.
• Provides instruction to students, assesses their progress toward course objectives, and maintains accurate records of their achievement.
• Oversees, promotes, and organizes outreach efforts for the Welding program while also ensuring student persistence and retention.
• Promotes student awareness of safety standards, delivers instruction aligned with industry recognized skills and competencies, and supports successful program completion.
• Oversees the implementation and compliance with the AWS SENSE (American Welding Society Schools Excelling through National School Standards Education) entry-level curriculum across all applicable welding courses.
• Promotes and maintains National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) curricula in all applicable welding courses.
• Secures essential industry credentials to enhance both current and emerging programs within the Welding Technology department.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies.
• Maintains compliance with established safety protocols and proper work procedures at all times.
• Demonstrated expertise in metal fabrication, with proficiency in operating a range of equipment including manual mills and lathes, pneumatic and hydraulic shears, tube benders, and CNC plasma cutters.
• Operates precision and conventional measuring tools and equipment with accuracy. Interprets basic-to-complex prints and drawings
• Develops and revises appropriate credit and noncredit program and course curriculum in response to discipline and workforce needs.
• Maintains office hours and participates in department, division, and college committees and governance.
• Participates in and implements departmental and college program reviews.
• Provides feedback to the Welding department Business & Leadership Team (BLT).
• Participates in additional faculty responsibilities, including college decision-making activities related to professional and academic matters. The activities will occur within the department as well as in the larger College setting and at all district campuses.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and preparation related to best practices associated with pedagogy, andragogy, and all instructional (including virtual) teaching modalities to address anticipated student and instructional delivery needs.
• Participates in all course, program and institutional Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment processes.
• Participates in outreach efforts to attract new students into the program.
• Assists with scheduling, evaluation, and mentoring of adjunct faculty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential in Welding Technology.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of full-time equivalent professional experience in engineering, manufacturing/ industrial technology, or closely related field, or the equivalent.
• Associate degree plus six years of full-time equivalent of professional experience in engineering, manufacturing/ industrial technology or closely related field, or the equivalent.

Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students.

*Applicants who meet equivalent qualifications must also submit a Request for Equivalency Form.

*Note to current COC adjunct instructors in the discipline: If you were qualified and hired under the previous set of equivalencies, you may still qualify for this position. Please contact Human Resources.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Candidates must possess at least one of the following licenses or certifications listed in Option 1 or 2.

OPTION #1

• 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

OPTION #2

• Proof of current ASME Section IX (6G) certification.
• Must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
• Must be certified to either or 2” and/or 6-inch carbon steel pipe: GTAW root, SMAW fill/cover.

Further Details

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ten-month position: anticipated starting date August 14, 2026 (start date not negotiable)
• Initial Salary Placement on Academic Salary Schedule C is dependent on education and experience. Salary range is from: $79,308-$126,084 (adjusted for 12 months of pay per year). Column placement is based on education and step placement will be based on years of professional experience, not to exceed nine (9) years’ experience for a maximum placement of Step 10
• Part of the teaching assignment may be evenings and/or weekends at all District sites.
• The instructor may be expected to deliver instruction utilizing nontraditional delivery methods.
• An excellent benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and Section 125 is offered.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109.
• Successful completion of background fingerprint clearance, pre-employment physical examination (disabilities not related to the physical job will not affect the application process) and TB screening.
• Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member.
• Board of Trustees approval.
• Official transcript must be submitted upon offer of employment.

Applicants will be required to perform the following tests:

1.Complete a steel 3G 3/8” plate test using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

2.Complete a steel 3F ¼” plate test using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S).

4.Complete a steel 3F 3/8” plate test using Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-GS)

Santa Clarita Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer