Workforce Instructors - Welding

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College is seeking a part-time Workforce Instructor for Welding in Frederick, VA. The role delivers welding instruction, both classroom and hands-on, focusing on entry-level skills and shop safety. Instructors promote professionalism, teamwork, and practical industry knowledge alongside experienced professionals.

Applicants must reside in Virginia or nearby states. The position emphasizes safety, test preparation, and ongoing professional development; sponsorship

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in the welding industry or a related field.
• Knowledge of welding processes and symbols and ability to read specs.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and industry best practices.
• Ability to supervise hands-on technical training activities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to equipment setup and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on, and classroom instruction in welding and shop safety.
• Instruct students in safe use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and PPE.
• Demonstrate industry best practices related to safety, quality, productivity, and maintenance.
• Develop students' workplace readiness skills: teamwork, communication, problem-solving, reliability, and conduct.
• Mentor and support students with constructive feedback.
• Maintain attendance, progress, and competency records.
• Prepare students to submit weld bend tests.
• Participate in instructor training, certification, and professional development.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Welding processes knowledge

Workplace safety

Hands-on training

Oral and written communication

Physical task ability

Education

Associate degree or welding credentials

Job description

Title: Workforce Instructors - Welding

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $70 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Adjunct Workforce Instructor will serve as an instructor for the Workforce Welding Program. This position is responsible for delivering both classroom and hands-on instruction that prepares students for entry-level welding careers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, promote teamwork, emphasize workplace safety, and provide students with practical, industry-relevant training.

The successful candidate must be considered proficient in the welding industry or a related field. While prior teaching experience is beneficial, it is not required. Professional experience and relevant industry certifications are highly valued. Our students benefit most from learning alongside experienced professionals who can share real-world knowledge and best practices from the field.

For additional information about Workforce Solutions and its programs, please visit: https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/

Please note: Applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on, and classroom instruction in all aspects of welding and shop safety.
• Instruct students in the safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate industry best practices related to safety, quality, productivity, and preventive maintenance.
• Develop students' workplace readiness skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, reliability, and professional conduct.
• Mentor and support students by providing constructive feedback and guidance throughout the program.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, student progress, and competency assessments.
• Prepare students to submit pertinent weld bend tests.
• Participate in instructor training, certification, and professional development activities as required.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is $70.00. The position is part-time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in the welding industry or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored, or gas tungsten arc welding; basic welding concepts; knowledge of weld symbols, understand and able to follow welding procedure specifications; and able to read dimensions, understand tolerances, and do basic construction math.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and industry best practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and supervise hands-on technical training activities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and instructional demonstrations.

Additional Considerations:

• Previous teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring experience, particularly in adult education or workforce development settings.
• Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship completion, or related credentials in welding.
• American Welding Society certifications.