Welding Instructor, Full-Time

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Position Information

Job Number FAC00422P Position Title Welding Instructor, Full-Time Position Type Faculty Full Time Tenure Track Percentage Employee Number of Months Assignment 10 Starting Date As soon as possible Current Work Schedule Salary Range Salary

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.

Shift Differential FLSA Exempt Location Main Campus Department Career and Workforce Education Open Date 10/23/2026 Closing Date 11/06/2026 Open Until Filled No About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College

Río 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 Río 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.

Río 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.

Río 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.

Río 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, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function/Definition Essential Duties 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

Equivalencies

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;

OR

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;

OR

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.

Foreign Degrees

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.

Working Conditions Position Description

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

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded. Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.

PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • 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

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)

Optional Documents

• Other Documents
• License or Credential
• Certificate
• CPR Card
• First Aid Certificate