Welding Adjunct

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,436 - 2,332,276; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College is seeking an adjunct welding instructor to teach oxyacetylene, SMAW, and GMAW welding with emphasis on safety and hands-on practice. Instruction occurs in both classroom and laboratory settings for part-time faculty in the Engineering, Business and Public Services division.

The successful candidate will have either a high school diploma with extensive field experience or an Associate/Baccalaureate degree with relevant credentials, and must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of field experience or an Associate/Baccalaureate degree with 4+ years in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Teach oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc, and inert-gas welding including equipment and safety.
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction as part of adjunct role.

Skills

Welding experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Baccalaureate degree

Job description

Working Title Welding Adjunct Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 290A9999 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $793-$1,693 per credit hour. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty 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 a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Varies Sensitive Position No Job Description

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

General Information:

Adjunct faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.

Responsibilities:

The Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Teach oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc, and inert-gas welding including equipment, safety operations, and welding practice. Involves classroom and laboratory instruction.

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

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or an Associate or Baccalaureate degree with minimum of 4 years of experience in the field. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check are required.

Additional Considerations Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Posting Number ADJ_3444P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 99 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/06/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

Adjunct postings are an open pool that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates if there is an opening.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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

VCCS uses 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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97987