Adjunct Faculty - Welding

Northern VA Community College; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 1,408,000 - 1,854,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern VA Community College in Prince William, VA seeks an Adjunct Welding faculty to teach and develop courses in welding technologies. The role may include face-to-face, remote, and online formats, with teaching loads up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of FT welding experience, and demonstrate safety, hands-on skill, and ability to manage student records under NOVA and VCCS policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and hands on welding processes.
• Ability to teach and develop course materials.
• Strong record keeping and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in welding.
• Develop course syllabi and materials.
• Maintain records and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA and VCCS policies.
• Maintain current competence in welding field.

Skills

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

OXY-Fuel

Plasma arc capability

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Demonstrate welding ability

Interpersonal skills

MS Office skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Canvas or LMS experience

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Welding

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty teaching are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($1,022), Assistant Professor ($1,117), Associate Professor ($1,232), and Professor ($1,346).

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

General Description

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Duties and Tasks

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA's

• Knowledge and hands on experience with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW processes.
• OXY-Fuel and plasma arc capability
• Machine set up and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrate welding ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of FT (or FT equivalent) welding experience in the industry

Additional Considerations

• College level teaching experience preferred
• AWS certified welder (present or past)
• Canvas or other LMS experience