/ College of the Canyons

Overview

The Santa Clarita Community College District is seeking a Welding Technology Instructor for a high-priority, full-time tenure track position starting August 14, 2026. The role involves teaching welding and metal fabrication courses while promoting student success and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full schedule of welding and metal fabrication courses at various locations.
• Provides instruction to students and assesses their progress toward course objectives.
• Oversees outreach efforts for the Welding program to ensure student persistence and retention.
• Promotes student awareness of safety standards and delivers instruction aligned with industry-recognized skills.
• Implements and ensures compliance with AWS SENSE entry-level curriculum across all applicable welding courses.
• Maintains compliance with accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies.
• Develops and revises program and course curriculum in response to workforce needs.
• Participates in department, division, and college committees and governance.
• Engages in ongoing professional development related to best practices in instruction.
• Participates in outreach efforts to attract new students into the program.

Requirements

• Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential in Welding Technology, or a Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience, or an Associate degree with six years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Proof of current LADBS certification or ASME Section IX (6G) certification.
• Experience teaching Career Education courses at high school and post-secondary levels.
• Proficiency in operating standard metal fabrication equipment and delivering instruction through online formats.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Ten-month position with anticipated starting date August 14, 2026.
• Part of the teaching assignment may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Position is contingent upon funding.