Virginia's Community College System is hiring: Adjunct Faculty - Welding in Rich

Overview

Adjunct Faculty - Welding. This position is part time and may teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching may include face-to-face, remote, and online formats. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.

Essential Functions

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, 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; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

KSA’s / Required Qualifications

• KSA’s
• 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.
• 5 years of full-time (or full-time equivalent) welding experience in the industry.

Additional Considerations

• College level teaching experience preferred.
• AWS certified welder (present or past).
• Canvas or other LMS experience.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: ADJ_2688P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: varies depending on classes
• Position End Date (if temporary):
• Job Open Date: 09/03/2025
• Job Close Date: 12/31/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Agency Website: https://www.nvcc.edu/
• Contact Name / Email / Phone: Not specified

Additional Information

NOVA is committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff. NOVA accepts diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. For more information about NOVA and its programs, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

Legal & Compliance

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is important. The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks where relevant. Candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. EEO and ADA statements apply as per VCCS policies. E-Verify is used for work authorization.