Adjunct Instructor - Welding

Virginia Community Colleges; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College in Virginia offers welding instruction within the Division of Workforce Development. The role involves teaching, supporting, and mentoring learners across on-site and off-site settings, including labs and field activities.

The selected instructor will engage with non-credit and credit cohorts, assess learner progress, and help students develop practical welding skills while upholding college standards.

Qualifications

• Valid AWS certification in marine trades.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to teach and facilitate skill development.
• Ability to assess learner progress and provide feedback.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements and local needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, support, assessment and mentorship for welding program learners.
• Engage with classrooms, laboratories, field sites and distance learning contexts.
• Collaborate with Division of Workforce Development to align outcomes.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Teach and facilitate skill development

Assess learner performance

Higher-order thinking and problem Solv

Adapt to requirements and trends

Education

AWS certification

Tools

Email (Outlook)

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM/May vary with evening classes depending on class hours.
29 Hours/ Weeks, 50 Weeks/Year

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrolment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.
Job responsibilities include providing instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Community College learners for the welding program for the Division of Workforce Development. Instructors are required to fully participate in the mission and community of the college. The major emphasis shall be on teaching, by working with (non-credit) program participants in classrooms, laboratories, field sites, distance learning, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.

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

Valid active certifications in at least one of the marine trades industries: AWS (American Welding Society)

• Knowledge of industry-related safety topics.
• Knowledge of industry-related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of industry-related practices, processes, and performance tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to teach and facilitate skill development.
• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
• Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Ability to manage a class of 12, which includes live work, lectures and labs on site and off site.
• Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem solving among educational participants.
• Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
• Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching or training experience in a workplace or community/technical college setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

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/

Additional Information

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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