9 month Teaching Faculty

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia; On-site; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Community College seeks a Welding faculty member to deliver hands-on instruction across the welding curriculum, aligning classroom learning with industry expectations. The role emphasizes safety, practical skill-building, and student success in a dynamic lab setting.

The candidate should bring extensive welding experience, the ability to mentor students, and a commitment to inclusive teaching. This full‑time position supports program quality and collaboration across departments at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of current occupational welding experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with welding processes, equipment, techniques, and industry safety practices.
• Demonstrated potential to effectively teach and support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct welding courses across the curriculum.
• Advise and support students.
• Develop and assess curriculum and programs.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and labs.
• Collaborate with faculty and college partners to ensure program quality.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Teaching potential

Safety practices

Student support

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Welding Technology or related field

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

Blueprints & welding symbols

Industry safety standards

Job description

Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $67,000 - $76,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

As scheduled by the supervisor.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Welding faculty member supports the mission of Reynolds Community College and the School of STEM & Industrial Trades by providing high-quality, hands‑on instruction that prepares students with the technical skills, safety practices, and professional competencies needed for employment and advancement in the welding industry. The position supports student success by creating an engaging, inclusive learning environment that connects classroom instruction with practical application and current industry expectations.
The Welding faculty member provides classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on instruction across the Welding curriculum based on program needs and the faculty member’s qualifications. The position plays a key role in developing students’ technical skills, safe work practices, problem‑solving abilities, and readiness for employment. Responsibilities include instruction, student advising and support, curriculum and program development, assessment, maintaining a safe learning environment, and collaboration with faculty and college partners to support program quality and student success.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of current occupational experience in welding or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with welding processes, equipment, techniques, and industry safety practices.
• Demonstrated potential to effectively teach and support student learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Welding Technology or a related field.
• Experience performing multiple welding processes, such as SMAW , GMAW , FCAW , and GTAW .
• Experience interpreting welding symbols, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience applying industry safety standards and safe shop practices.
• Experience training, mentoring, supervising, or supporting the skill development of others in an industrial, workforce, apprenticeship, military, educational, or related setting.
• Experience inspecting or evaluating weld quality and workmanship.
• Current or recent industry-recognized welding certifications or credentials.

Additional Considerations

Experience working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

May be needed between campuses and for college events.

Posting Number

Posting Number FAC_2093P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/09/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/30/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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