Welding Instructor #00059

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center seeks a Welding Instructor to plan, develop, and teach welding courses with hands-on training that prepare students for the job market.

The instructor will manage inventory, maintain equipment, and collaborate with employer partners to address workforce needs. Reporting to the Welding Program Leader, the role requires strong communication and tech-enabled teaching abilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive welding experience and ability to perform SMAW, GTAW, GMAW or FCAW.
• Ability to develop curricula aligned with VDOE, VCCS and industry needs.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and maintain records.
• Proficient in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to engage diverse learners.
• Experience working with educational and corporate partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and teach welding courses with hands-on training to prepare students for employment.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and partner engagement to meet workforce needs.

Skills

Extensive welding experience

Curriculum development

Meeting deadlines

Recordkeeping

Tech-enabled teaching

Learning methods

Customer service

Partner collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 10

CTE credential

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.

Additional Compliance Information

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to [phone]. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.

A criminal background investigation prior to employment is required for the successful candidate. This position requires meeting the Virginia Community College Systems (VCCS-29) standards for an adjunct faculty.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Alternative Hiring Process Note

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.

Advertised

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 Applications close: 28 Oct 2026