Welding - Associate Instructor

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Welding - Associate Instructor Cabrillo College Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Associate (Part-time) Job Number: 2026-02160 Closing: 7/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Location: 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA Department: Welding Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here. Employment Opportunity Cabrillo College is immediately accepting applications For Fall Semester 2026, and to establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available in Fall 26, Spring 27, and Summer 27 Semesters. This associate position pool is open for application submission through the deadline date as noted above OR until the pool has been created. The location for this pool is in-person at our Aptos and/or Watsonville campuses, and may include other locations as needed. We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for Faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time! The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500+ students per term. As of the 2025 Academic Year, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native(<1%), and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. About the College: Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities - the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment. Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community. About the Department:For more information on our Welding Department, click on this link About Associate Faculty Requirements: At the time of appointment for this position, Cabrillo College requires employees to maintain residence and permanently reside within the state of California. Candidates must understand when applying that at the time of appointment, they will need to have moved to the State of California (if applicable). Candidates must also understand that Associate Faculty assignments are considered short-term and temporary; employment for this short-term and temporary position may be terminated by the District as permitted by Education Code Section 87665 and the CCFT bargaining unit agreement. Examples of Duties Teach assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, research, service, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc. Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience:Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff AND Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) years of professional experience OR Any associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience OR Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Welding OR *Equivalent Required Professional Expertise:Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and practices that enhance student success at community colleges, including effective use of technology Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to teach the courses or perform the duties effectively as described above Demonstrated ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; gender identities, sexual orientations; and students with disabilities Evidence of professional activities and service beyond the primary teaching assignment Development and review of curriculum as well as including assessment of learning Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others Demonstrated responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population

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