Instructor, CC (Welding, 0084660)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

10d•$5,537•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 9-month, Tenure Track, Full Time, Permanent position at Honolulu Community College, within the Transportation & Trades (Tech I) unit. The position is funded by General funds and is expected to begin approximately Fall 2026, contingent on operational and program needs, actual staffing requirements, and availability of funds. The position may be changed from a 9-month to an 11-month appointment or vice versa as operational needs require. The core duty is to instruct students in welding, covering a range of courses including shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metallic and flux cored welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, plasma arc cutting, metallurgy and plastics, fabrication, and welding certification and inspection testing principles. The role involves working under the guidance of colleagues to understand student needs and learning outcomes, and performing related activities such as assisting in campus-related student activities, participating in faculty/administrative committees, community service, and in-service training. The instructor is expected to maintain an approved program of professional self-improvement, collect data, prepare reports, and adapt/revise course objectives. Instructional and non-instructional assignments are to be planned, organized, and carried out independently. A minimum of one office hour per week for each class taught is required. A commitment to community college principles and philosophy, including the "open door" concept, student success, and serving a diverse student and community population, is essential. The position requires availability for evening, weekend, and off-campus teaching assignments, which may include military bases requiring Department of Defense security clearance. Related duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Welding plus three years of related work experience and Journey worker status
Associate degree in Welding plus five years of related work experience and Journey worker status
15 college credits plus seven years of related work experience including training and Journey worker status
Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of employment.
Satisfy employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Pass reference checks of previous employers.
For certain positions, criminal history record checks will apply.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability teaching at the community college level.
Work experience related to course(s) to be taught.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.
Experience in use of technology to support instruction and student success, including but not limited to LMS, CRM, Early Alert and presentation software.
A willingness to adapt to new technology platforms.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in welding, including shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metallic and flux cored welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, plasma arc cutting, metallurgy and plastics, fabrication, and welding certification and inspection testing principles.
Work under the guidance of colleagues to develop an understanding of student needs and student learning outcomes in the discipline.
Assist in campus-related student activities.
Participate in faculty/administrative committees, community service, and in-service training.
Maintain an approved program of professional self-improvement.
Collect data and prepare reports.
Prepare/adapt/revise course objectives.
Independently plan, organize, and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments.
Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.
Be available for evening, weekend, and off-campus teaching assignments.
Perform related duties as assigned.