9-Month Welding Instructor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned community college in Virginia seeks a passionate full-time Welding Instructor to guide students in various welding techniques. This role involves creating engaging lessons, mentoring students, and supporting the welding program's advancement. Ideal candidates will possess advanced certifications and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach various welding techniques and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Certification in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on lab instruction in welding.
• Mentor students for skill development and career readiness.
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols in the lab.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced certificate in welding

AWS Certified Welder

Tools

Welding simulators

Welding equipment

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Title: 9-Month Welding Instructor

Agency: Southside Va Community College

Location: Charlotte - 037

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education, experience and VCCS guidelines

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that contributes to our continued recognition as a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education—an honor we have received for 12 years, including placement on the Honor Roll for seven of those years. Dedicated to academic excellence, SVCC offers a wide range of occupational, technical, and university-transfer programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are committed to providing a world-class education within a supportive, caring, and student-centered environment, and we strive to ensure equal educational opportunity for all.

Founded in 1970, SVCC is one of 23 institutions within the Virginia Community College System. We are a comprehensive, public, two-year college serving approximately 183,000 residents across the counties of Brunswick, Charlotte, Cumberland, Greensville, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward, and parts of Buckingham and Halifax, as well as the city of Emporia. Our service region—the largest in the state—covers roughly 4,200 square miles. The college maintains an Extension Campus in Keysville, VA, along with five Educational Centers distributed throughout the region. SVCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

SVCC is located in a scenic rural setting characterized by rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and expansive farmland. The area offers convenient access to several nearby metropolitan centers, including Richmond, Virginia—the state capital—as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. Known for its natural beauty, the region features two renowned lakes, Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake, along with numerous state and national parks that provide ample opportunities for recreation, such as fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and relaxation.In addition to outdoor activities, the area supports a variety of sports, including baseball, softball, and soccer, as well as several beautiful golf courses. Cultural offerings abound, with local theaters and arts councils presenting concerts, plays, and live entertainment. The community also hosts a wide range of festivals throughout the year.

Are you a Welding Instructor passionate about sharing your skills and shaping the next generation of trades professionals? Do you thrive on creating hands-on, engaging learning experiences that prepare students for real-world success? If you're looking for a career with purpose—where you can make a meaningful impact—this may be the position for you!

Southside Virginia Community College, a comprehensive community college, is seeking full-time 9-month faculty member for Welding on our Daniel Campus; Keysville,VA, service area. The successful candidate must be committed to our mission to provide quality education to a diverse constituency.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Providing classroom and hands-on lab instruction in welding for various ages including high school students enrolled through the dual enrollment program
• Preparing for class and scheduling 10 hours of scheduled office hours outside of class
• Faculty may be expected to teach in multiple instructional settings and at various times, including nights and weekends, to meet student needs
• Advising and mentoring students to support their academic success, skill development, and career readiness
• Overseeing lab maintenance and operation
• Maintaining equipment inventory
• Developing and evaluating instructional materials and learning outcomes to continually improve the educational experience for students
• Communicating effectively with students and staff
• Creating engaging lessons with technology and interactive materials to enhance classroom learning
• Participating in college committees, meetings and workshops
• Collaborating with colleagues within the same discipline to coordinate class schedules
• Representing the welding program at recruitment events to encourage community interest and student enrollment
• Supporting institutional advancement by strengthening and expanding the welding program
• Maintaining active communication with a well-rounded advisory committee to remain informed about current trends and developments in the welding industry

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Advanced certificate, diploma or degree in welding
• AWS Certified Welder or equivalent certification
• Must possess welding certifications or have the ability to obtain welding certifications prior to start date
• Knowledge of and experience in various types of welding and cutting processes, welding theory, metallurgy, and mathematics
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Current certifications, or certifiable, in SMAW, GMAW and GTAW structural plate and pipe tests
• Demonstrated commitment to enforcing shop safety protocols and maintaining a clean, OSHA-compliant lab environment
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting welding equipment and shop tools
• Experienced in using welding simulators
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population
• Experienced with software applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of the community college environment and the mission

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of and experience in individualized instruction and hands-on application preferred
• Teaching experience preferred
• Teaching experience at the high school, community college, or technical training level preferred
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) Preferred
• NCCER Instructor Certification preferred
• Experience with online education preferred