Welding Instructor

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

The Full-time Welding Instructor will provide high-quality instruction for all current and future VPCC welding courses. This position supports course content reviews and revisions, helps ensure instructional consistency and quality across all courses and instructors, assists with inventory monitoring and the associated procurement process, and engages with employer partners to better understand their needs.

* This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability. * 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 - Extensive experience using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
- Some experience as a pipe welder
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in teaching or training in a professional or academic setting.
- Extensive relevant work experience as a welder or as a Welding Instructor
- Any AWS Certification or the ability to earn it in the first 30 days of employment.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of fillet welds in all positions using the SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes.
- Knowledge of groove welds with backing plate using the SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes.
- Knowledge of groove welds without backing plate using the 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.
- Knowledge of safe work practices in the welding field.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels.
- Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
Abilities
- Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to work at all campus locations as needed.
- Ability to apply welding theories to practical applications.
- Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
- Ability to measure, assess, and align learner outcomes within courses.
- Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
- Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
- Ability to manage a class that includes live work, lectures, and labs on-site and off-site.
- Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
- Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.
- Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends. Additional Considerations - Experience in a community college setting.
- Teaching experience. Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel Minimal