Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Adjunct Welding Instructor in Lancaster

Overview

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty pool for the Welding Instructor discipline.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline.
• Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, online and/or at off-campus sites.

Minimum Qualifications

Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience, OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience or equivalency.

Equivalency

Antelope Valley College Equivalency: Approved by Academic Senate; Equivalency expires April 7, 2025.

• College work equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree and two years of related occupational experience in the discipline; or college work equivalent to an Associate degree plus six years of conceptual experience related to the discipline, AND
• American Welding Society or Los Angeles City Welding Certification, OR
• Nationally recognized certification, licenses, OR
• Eight years' experience as a journeyman welder or welding instructor. Part-time experience will be prorated, two years of which must have included assignment as an instructor, trainer or supervisor in Welding field, AND
• American Welding Society or Los Angeles City Welding Certification, OR
• Nationally recognized certification, licenses.

Application Process

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information (e.g., “see resume”) or missing documents will not be considered.

Supplemental Information

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Visa

AVC does not sponsor visas.

Accommodations

If you have any questions or require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognises that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit avc.edu.

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