Welding Education Associate — Hands-On Instructor

Northern Virginia Community College; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College is seeking an Associate Instructor - Welding to deliver quality instruction in classrooms and laboratories, while supporting student success. The position emphasizes teaching excellence, meeting classes regularly, and providing guidance in a diverse learning environment.

The role is restricted and funded by fiscal-year funds with no guaranteed employment. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, within the established Associate Instructor ranges

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Five years of welding experience at full-time equivalence.
• AWS certification as a welder preferred.
• Experience with Canvas or LMS platforms.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Experience teaching diverse language backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality welding instruction to students in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain office hours and assist student success activities.
• Adhere to college policies and professional ethics.
• Prepare required records and reports for courses.

Skills

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

OXY-Fuel

Plasma arc

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Five years welding experience

AWS certified welder

Canvas LMS experience

Experience teaching in classroom and online formats

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Northern Virginia Community College is seeking an Associate Instructor - Welding to deliver quality instruction in classrooms and laboratories, while supporting student success. The position emphasizes teaching excellence, meeting classes regularly, and providing guidance in a diverse learning environment.

The role is restricted and funded by fiscal-year funds with no guaranteed employment. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, within the established Associate Instructor ranges