Welding Instructor #00059

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is seeking a Welding Instructor to plan, develop, and teach welding courses with hands-on training to prepare students for employment. The instructor will also help manage inventory, maintain equipment, and collaborate with employer partners to align training with industry needs.

The role reports to the Welding Program Leader and requires extensive welding experience, curriculum development skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive welding experience.
• Experience with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW or FCAW.
• Ability to develop programs and apply curricula to meet VDOE, VCCS, and industry needs.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Maintain performance records and documents.
• Utilize technology to enhance teaching and the education experience.
• Establish learning methods with measurable outcomes.
• Customer service experience and teamwork.
• Coordinate with educational and corporate partners and workforce stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and teach welding courses with hands-on training to prepare students for jobs.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Engage with employer partners to understand workforce needs.
• Report to the Welding Program Leader.

Skills

Welding experience

Curriculum development

Deadline management

Effective communication

Partner engagement

Customer service

Team collaboration

Teaching with technology

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: Welding Instructor #00059

State Role Title:Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $65,000-$75,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Southern VA Higher Educ Center

Location:Southern VA Higher Edu Ctr

Agency Website:https://www.svhec.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Welding Instructor. The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center provides access to higher education, workforce training, and innovative industry services through technologically advanced facilities and learning labs. The organization delivers comprehensive fiscal, operational, and support services while engaging the community through outreach and broad collaborations. Together, these components strengthen the Center's mission to advance Southern Virginia's economic potential through education, innovation, and partnership.

The Welding Instructor is responsible for planning, developing, and teaching welding courses while providing hands on training that prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed to be job ready and successful. In addition to instructional duties, the instructor will assist with inventory management, ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational, and engage with employer partners to better understand and meet workforce needs. This position reports to the Welding Program Leader.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in welding
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following types of welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick Welding), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG Welding), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG Welding) or Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs and apply curricula to satisfy VDOE, VCCS, and industry needs
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain performance records and documents
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to enhance teaching and the education experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful learning methods that result in measurable outcomes
• Proven successful customer service experience with working knowledge of team practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work with educational and corporate partners as well as high school, adult non-traditional learners, and other workforce stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and have presentation skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 certification. Current facilitator, training, or state Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching credential.

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Equal Opportunity Employer