MOBILE WELDING FULL-TIME FACULTY
(Full-Time Faculty)
Open Date: 7/14/2026
Close Date: 8/13/2026
Anticipated Start Date: 9/1/2026
Anticipated Salary Range: $78,245.00 - $107,077.00 (DOE)
Job Class/Position Title: Mobile Welding Instructor - Full-time Faculty
PENINSULA COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Peninsula College is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community where every student and employee has access to the support and resources they need to succeed. We believe that respect, connection, and belonging are essential to learning and working well together.
Our Equity Standing Committee, with representation from across the college, guides ongoing work to review policies, practices, and professional learning to support equitable access and student and employee success. We collaborate with campus partners on continuous improvement toward a learning and working environment where everyone can thrive.
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We encourage applicants to review their resumes and cover letters before submitting to ensure that your experience and accomplishments remain clear after redaction. If your materials rely on institution names or affiliations to explain your role, you may wish to describe the work and outcomes in your own words, so the impact is still visible to the screening committee.
Our goal is to support a hiring process that is consistent, equitable, and centered on the strengths you bring.
THE COLLEGE
Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S'Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S'Klallam.
The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College's service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S'Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate, and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.
As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The College serves more than 2,500 students through its Port Angeles and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.
The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.
THE POSITION
Peninsula College is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Mobile Welding Instructor to deliver high-quality welding instruction through the college's Mobile Training Unit (MTU) across the Olympic Peninsula. This position supports workforce development efforts by bringing industry-aligned welding education directly to rural and underserved communities.
The instructor will teach welding courses in a mobile lab environment, maintain a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, support student success, and collaborate with employers and community partners to meet regional workforce needs. Instruction may occur in locations including Forks, Port Townsend, tribal communities, and other remote sites throughout Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
The immediate assignment for this position is to provide welding instruction in Forks, Washington, during the 2026-2027 academic year. While the initial appointment is expected to be a one-year teaching assignment, there is potential for continued employment through the Mobile Training Program as training opportunities expand throughout Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Future assignments may include instruction at additional mobile training sites and community-based locations based on program needs, funding availability, and regional workforce demand.
This position requires flexibility, strong technical welding knowledge, a commitment to equity and access, and the ability to work effectively in a mobile and community-based environment. This is a grant-funded position with funding expected to continue through October 2029.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide classroom and hands-on welding instruction in a mobile training environment.
- Teach courses in areas such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, cutting processes, welding safety, blueprint reading, and fabrication.
- Prepare and deliver curriculum aligned with industry standards and college learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with Peninsula College welding faculty to maintain consistency in curriculum, instructional quality, assessment practices, and safety standards across instructional locations.
- Participate in Recompete coalition activities, regional workforce initiatives, and other grant-related meetings and events as assigned.
- Partner with the Mobile Program Administrator and other program staff to identify and address student needs, support retention efforts, and facilitate employment and career placement opportunities.
- Support students with varying skill levels, educational backgrounds, and barriers to employment.
- Maintain a safe instructional environment and enforce OSHA, WISHA, and industry safety standards.
- Assist with setup, operation, organization, and maintenance of the mobile welding trailer, tools, and equipment.
- Coordinate consumables, equipment needs, and lab readiness with instructional staff and program leadership.
- Travel regularly throughout the college service district to deliver instruction and support community-based training programs.
- Collaborate with employers, workforce agencies, tribal partners, and community organizations to align training with workforce needs.
- Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and program outreach activities.
- Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grading, and assessment documentation in accordance with college policies.
- Participate in advisory committee meetings, professional development, and departmental planning activities.
- Support customized training, short-term certificates, and non-credit workforce offerings as assigned.
- Assist with maintaining compliance related to grants, certifications, and workforce program reporting requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Journey-level experience in welding (aluminum & steel), fabrication, or related skilled trades field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in multiple welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
- Ability to teach and demonstrate welding techniques safely and effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Olympic Peninsula.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet college driving requirements.
- Commitment to supporting diverse student populations and underserved communities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will:
- Previous teaching or industry training experience.
- Experience working in community college, apprenticeship, workforce development, or adult education settings.
- Current welding certifications such as AWS, WABO, or equivalent.
- Experience with aluminum boat building, marine fabrication, or related maritime manufacturing processes.
- Experience delivering instruction through mobile training programs, community-based education, or geographically dispersed workforce training initiatives.
- Experience working with tribal communities, rural populations, or nontraditional students.
- Experience working in marine manufacturing, boat building, ship repair, marine fabrication, or related maritime industries.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local employers, community organizations, and regional partners.
- Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or willingness to obtain one, is desirable but not required.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Instruction occurs in mobile lab environments, shop settings, and community-based locations.
- Frequent standing, lifting, bending, and physical movement associated with welding instruction.
- Exposure to welding fumes, noise, heat, and industrial equipment.
- Regular travel throughout Clallam and Jefferson Counties is required.
- Evening or weekend instruction may occasionally be required based on program needs.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Job offers are contingent on the successful completion of reference and background checks, which may include a review of criminal history, in accordance with Washington State law and federal guidelines. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant. Any information obtained will be evaluated on an individualized basis and considered only to the extent that it relates to the responsibilities of the position and the applicant's ability to perform its essential functions.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
- In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
- A full-time tenure-track position beginning the 2026 Fall quarter; this is a nine-month academic year appointment.
- The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule in which placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Initial annual salary placement is anticipated to be $78,245.00 - $107,077.00 (DOE) for a standard 175-day contract, depending on qualifications. The current salary rate is expected to increase subject to the outcome of the negotiated Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- A standard 175-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work-days remaining in the contract year.
EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Full-Time faculty position.
- Anticipated salary: $78,245 to $107,077 depending on placement (Steps A-J on the FY27 PCFA salary schedule). Guaranteed annual step increases per the 2024-2027 PCFA collective bargaining agreement.
Pay/Salary Range PCFA Salary Guidance
STEP - ANNUAL
A - 78,245
B - 81,245
C - 84,323
D - 87,574
E - 90,825
F - 94,075
G - 97,326
H - 100,576
I - 103,827
J - 107,077
Full Time Employee Benefits:
- Excellent benefits: including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; as of August 1, 2026, Peninsula College contributes $1,333 per month to the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs.
- Retirement plan options with employer contributions; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs.
- Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
- Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month times Full-time Equivalent.
Application Submission Procedure:
A complete application file must include:
- A college employment application
- A letter of application addressing specific qualifications of this position
- A current resume/curriculum vitae
- A teaching philosophy, not to exceed 2 pages
- A diversity statement, not to exceed 2 pages
- Transcripts
- Three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references¿ email addresses and telephone numbers.
*Incomplete applications will not be moved forward for review.*
Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:
Human Resources
Peninsula College
1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: (360) 417-6298
Email: [email protected]
Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.
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Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:
Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX. Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Department.
Requesting Accommodations for Employment:
Peninsula College provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email [email protected] to request for any accommodations.
Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $78,245.00 - $107,077.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
