Instructor, CC (Welding, 0084660)

Description

Title: Instructor, CC (Welding)

Position Number: 0084660

Hiring Unit: Transportation & Trades (Tech I)

Location: Honolulu Community College 

Date Posted: June 16, 2026

Closing Date: July 16, 2026

Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience; Minimum $5,537 / month

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent 

Funding: General

Other Conditions: General funds to begin approximately Fall 2026, contingent on operational and program needs, actual staffing requirements, and availability of funds. Positions may be changed from 9-month to 11-month or 11-month to 9-month as operational needs are required.

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. To instruct students in welding. Courses include, but are not limited to, 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.
2. Work under the guidance of colleagues to develop an understanding of student needs and student learning outcomes in the discipline.
3. Related work activities include, but are not limited to: assisting in campus-related student activities; participating in faculty/administrative committees, community
    service, and in-service training; maintaining an approved program of professional self-improvement, collecting data and preparing reports, preparing/adapting/revising course objectives; independently planning, organizing, and carrying out instructional and non-instructional assignments.
4. Must maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught. 
5. Commitment to community colleges principles and philosophy is essential. The College emphasizes the "open door" concept, works to ensure student success, and serves a diverse student and community population.
6. Must be available for evening, weekend, and off-campus teaching assignments (e.g., military bases, early college classes, DOE background checks / clearances will apply). To teach on a military base, Department of Defense security, clearance will be required.
7. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor's Degree in Welding plus three years of related work experience and Journey worker status; or
2. Associate degree in Welding plus five years of related work experience and Journey worker status; or
3. 15 college credits plus seven years of related work experience including training and Journey worker status.
4. If no qualified applicants are available, those not meeting minimum qualifications may be considered for an acting appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

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

To Apply

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Required Documents include:

1. Resume. 
2. Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.
3. Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.
4. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree(s) and relevant coursework. Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries and diplomas will not be accepted. Transcripts issued outside of the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. 

Note:

1. Late, incomplete, or unreadable applications will not be considered. 
2. Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of employment.
3. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. 
4. Do not include self-identifying photos and redact all references to confidential information on submitted documents, including Social Security numbers and dates of birth.
5. Letters of recommendation are optional. 
6. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries

Honolulu Community College

Human Resources Office

HonCCHR@hawaii.edu

808-845-9144

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request:  The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.  Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Salary : $5,537