Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Welding

State of Virginia • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships. Non-Credit Adjunct Instructors are required to provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Virginia Peninsula Community College's non-credit learners. Non-Credit Adjunct Instructors are required to fully participate in the mission and community of the college. The major emphasis shall be on teaching, by working with non-credit program participants in classrooms, laboratories, clinical sites, field sites, distance learning, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Extensive experience working as a Welder.
• Knowledge of welding fillet welds in all positions using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes.
• Knowledge of groove welds with and without backing plate using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes.
• Knowledge of open-root pipe using SMAW and GTAW processes.
• Knowledge of setup and operation of Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting and Plasma Cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of weld joint geometry and welding terminology.
• Knowledge of basic welding drawings and Welding Symbols.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Welder Certifications in SMAW/GTAW Pipe.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Prior teaching or training experience in a workplace or community/technical college setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to non-credit learners.
• Participate in the mission and community of the college.
• Teach in classrooms, laboratories, clinical sites, field sites, and through distance learning.
• Prepare curriculum and lesson plans.
• Advise and support participants.
• Assess and evaluate participant assignments.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees