"Full-time Welding Faculty"

Job Description

Position Summary

Cosumnes River College (CRC) is seeking a full-time Welding faculty member to fill a position beginning Fall 2026. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated faculty who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. The successful candidate will appreciate teaching in a multicultural environment and will welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities.

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: 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 a full-time faculty member.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. You will plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture and/or laboratory formats based on the approved curricula and assist in the resolution of student issues when required. You will also assist the department with outreach and recruitment efforts for the program. If you have a passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of CRC, consider joining our team.

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 will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

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 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

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

• WELD 100 Introduction to Welding & Safety
• WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures
• WELD 111 Pipe Welding Procedures
• WELD 113 Flux Core Arc Welding Process
• WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe
• WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal
• WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys
• WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel
• WELD 145 Design, Layout & Fabrication
• WELD 151 Welding Industry Training
• WELD 153 Introduction to Welding Codes

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

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Any bachelors degree or higher AND two years of professional experience OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience OR the equivalent. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a masters degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty members teaching assignment. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
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.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume orCurriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable -see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

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 mustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
• Previously granted equivalencies in the discipline applying for mustbe attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• 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.
• Transcripts mustclearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelors and a masters), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating “see resume”will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

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