9 month Teaching Faculty

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a 9 month Teaching Faculty in Welding to deliver hands-on instruction across welding curricula, aligning with program needs and industry expectations.

The role involves developing curricula, advising students, assessing outcomes, and maintaining a safe learning environment to support student success. The position requires five years of welding experience, an associate degree in welding technology (preferred), and demonstrated ability to teach and

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of current occupational welding experience.
• Ability to teach and support student learning in welding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes, equipment, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Instruct welding courses, supervise laboratories and hands-on sessions.
• Advise students and support their academic progress.
• Develop and update welding curriculum and program offerings.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Hands-on instruction

Safety practices

Assessment & evaluation

Student advising

Welding theory

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology

Job description

Title: 9 month Teaching Faculty

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $67,000 - $76,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

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.

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.