Adjunct Faculty - Welding

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 1,408,000 - 1,854,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA invites qualified applicants to join our adjunct welding team, teaching up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer. Positions are pool-based with no guaranteed continued employment, and residents must be in the DMV area.

Adjacent postings are pulled as needed to match enrollment and staffing. Compensation is paid per credit hour based on rank, with pay scales from Instructor to Professor. Teaching may be in-person, remote, or online depending on class needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of welding experience in the industry.
• AWS certified welder preferred.
• Canvas or LMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SMAW welding

GMAW

GTAW

OXY-Fuel

Machine setup

Welding ability

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

5 years welding experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Welding

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 280A2002

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division

Work Location

Work Location Prince William - 153

Hiring Range

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).

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

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

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

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

Work Schedule

Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

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.

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

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

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

n/a

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3461P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/09/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/30/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website .

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission.

For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .

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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