Welding Instructor Job at Virginia's Community College System in Richmond

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Established in 1971 as a comprehensive community college, RCC serves the residents of Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties with quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities.

Rappahannock Community College, a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, seeks applicants for adjunct instructors to teach Welding courses at the Glenns Campus.

The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a diverse student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication.

This position will instruct students on skill-sets that are to specified American Welding Society certifications, SMAW; GMAW; FCAW and GTAW and instruct students in the use maintenance, and safe operation of tools and equipment. Other duties include but not limited to: Initiating purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment. Operating band saw, pipe beveling equipment to provide welding assemblies for training and AWS Test. Keeping records of daily attendance and student progress. Maintaining a clean and orderly classroom and lab area.

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Considerable welding experience. Working knowledge of welding shop Safety Practices and Proper PPE, knowledge of metal fabrication, pipe fitting, and welding machine operation and maintenance. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity. Strong written and oral communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to intermittently stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for continuous hours.

Additional Considerations: Ability to read Welding Drawings and Prints. Experience in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, and Pipe Experience. Prior AWS or Mil-STD Welding Certifications. Knowledge of AWS Welding Certification procedure. Ability to pass AWS Welding Certification test in SMAW and FCAW in the 3G Position, and 6G SMAW and GTAW test required for Pipe.

EEO Statement

Rappahannock Community College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. The College is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.