Associate Faculty, Welding (part-time)

Academic Year 2026-2027 Pool Posting

This is a posting to gather a pool of qualified applicants for academic year 2026-2027.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Nonteaching Assignments

• Demonstrates effective performance of duties and responsibilities of the assignment. Duties and responsibilities of the discipline or area of assignment are delineated in specific job descriptions and/or department procedure manuals.
• Shows currency and depth of knowledge in the discipline and/or area of assignment.
• Demonstrates patience, fairness, and promptness in the evaluation and discussion of student work.
• Shows sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of individual students and their special circumstances, when appropriate.
• Shows sensitivity to and knowledge of the diverse ways students learn and is responsive to individual needs.
• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills in the classroom and/or work site.
• Exercises effective judgment in following college policy.
• For faculty with teaching assignments, uses teaching methods and materials challenging to the student and appropriate to the subject matter, consistent with departmental curriculum, while encouraging within a department a variety of successful pedagogical approaches to learning.
• For faculty with nonteaching assignments, effectively fulfills responsibilities in terms of: communication and coordination with students, colleagues, and administrators; quality of work; and, if appropriate, program development, budget planning and implementation, program leadership, and collegial governance.
• Ensures currency and appropriateness of curriculum, course outlines, and written materials.
• Ensures that the following are incorporated into materials in the area of assignment: communication skills, computational skills, critical thinking, and cultural diversity.
• Adheres to state and federal regulations applicable to area of assignment.

Responsibilities additional to Teaching/Nonteaching Assignment may include the following:

• Participates, where appropriate, in peer mentoring and evaluation processes and demonstrates objectivity in the professional evaluation of colleagues.
• Meets contractual obligations, including advising and maintaining regular office hours, when applicable to the position.
• Demonstrates responsibility in fulfilling division/department obligations and other district requirements.
• Participates in professional growth activities, such as workshops, seminars, conferences, publications, artistic exhibits, performances, research, or other activities appropriate to assignment.
• Provides leadership and demonstrates commitment to the profession through activities such as involvement in professional organizations, participation in collegial governance, college committees, campus activities, development of new curriculum, classroom research, or other appropriate activities.
• Works with colleagues to provide an educational program and environment that supports the success of each student, and otherwise implements the college philosophy and mission statement.
• Participates in program review and accreditation processes.

Professional Conduct

• Promotes and defends intellectual inquiry and the exchange and analysis of ideas among colleagues and students; values the diversity of opinions.
• Demonstrates respect for the college community and the profession.
• Promotes a nonthreatening campus environment free from verbal and nonverbal discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Supports gender equity and cultural diversity, and displays sensitivity to these issues.

Qualifications

Any degree & professional experience Associate Degree: 6 years or Bachelor's Degree: 2 years Where years of professional or occupational experience are required, the requirement refers to the stated number of years of full-time experience or the equivalent in part-time experience.

Salary based on education and experience Placement of all associate faculty will be determined by Class and Step as described below: Class 0: Faculty Intern as defined by 53500. Class I: AA + 6 years occupational experience; and BA + 2 years of occupational experience. Class II: MA; BA + 30 units post BA; BA + 4 years occupational experience; AA + 8 years occupational experience. Class III: MA with 50 units post BA; BA + 50 units post BA; BA + 6 years occupational experience; AA + 10 years occupational experience. Class IV: MA with 70 units post BA; BA + 70 units post BA; BA + 8 years occupational experience; AA + 12 years occupational experience. For all Classes, all degrees and units must be from regionally accredited (or equivalent) institutions of higher education. For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor's Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor's Degree. Nursing faculty and those faculty whose initial assignment is in disciplines the Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges identifies as "disciplines in which a master's degree is not generally expected or available" may be credited in class placement for years of full-time, paid occupational experience. Full-time, paid occupational experience as an apprentice qualifies for credit toward column placement. Experience as a teaching or laboratory assistant does not count towards initial salary placement. Experience years as an intern paid or unpaid do not count as occupation years. Credit for college teaching experience will be computed as one step for each one year of experience. Credit for high school teaching experience will be computed as follows one step for each two years of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement

The Redwoods Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and work environment. The Governing Board supports the intent of the California Legislature to ensure that community colleges build a climate of acceptance and inclusion and that employment opportunities are equalized for all individuals. It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices. Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. College of the Redwoods is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

ADA Accommodation Notice

Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least five business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via e-mail to: College of the Redwoods Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Application Process

You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete. Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process unless otherwise noted. All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Faculty applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency. FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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