Associate Instructor - Welding (*Restricted*)

VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Canvas, Computer Skills, Conferences, Documentation, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Language Teaching, Microsoft Office, People Management, Plasma, R Programming Language, Regulations, Secondary School, State Government, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, Welding, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Associate Instructor - Welding (Restricted) Role Title Associate Instructor I-Instr-R Role Code A1003-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 280G0024 Agency Northern VA Community College Agency/Division NV280-Provost Manassas Work Location Prince William - 153 Hiring Range Salary will be determined based on academic credentials, related teaching and professional experience, and placement in accordance with VCCS faculty compensation guidelines. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full 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

Work schedule is determined based on instructional needs during the semester.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

General Description:

The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 33 to 39 credit hours and 39 to 49 contact hours over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks:

  • The primary responsibility of an Associate Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students.
  • The major emphasis is on excellent teaching. Faculty are expected to work with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities.
  • Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens.
  • The College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly, submit required records and reports routinely, teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts, conduct requisite student conferences, hold required office hours, adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations, and answer emails in a responsible fashion. Teaching faculty are required to maintain current competence in their respective discipline or field of specialization and to advise students.
  • This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.

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

KSAs:

  • Knowledge and hands on experience with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW processes.
  • OXY-Fuel and plasma arc capability.
  • Machine set up and troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrate welding ability.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Five years of full-time occupational field experience in welding. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalency.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

  • College-level teaching experience.
  • AWS certified welder (present or past).
  • Canvas or other LMS experience.
  • Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
  • Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
  • Experience in CNC Plasma Table operation and advanced fabrication techniques.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1919P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/24/2026 Job Close Date 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

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/95518

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
  • Yes

  • No

    • I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.
  • Yes

  • No

    • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have a High school diploma or GED ?
  • Yes

  • No

    • How many years' do you have in full-time occupational field experience in welding.? (Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.)
  • 5 - 8 years

  • 8 or more years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Other Document
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Certificate
  • Unofficial Transcript 2
  • Unofficial Transcript 3

About the Company

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