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Welding Instructor

Rappahannock Community College
Gloucester, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025
Posting Summary

Working Title
Welding Instructor

Role Title

Role Code
01011

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
UG

Position Number
278HW001

Agency
Rappahannock Community College

Division
Rappahannock Community College (Div)

Work Location
Gloucester - 073

Hiring Range
$30/hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time
Part 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
TBD – may also be required to teach other RCC sites.

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description



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. The college strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning.

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.



KSA's/Required Qualifications
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. This position requires good eye sight that has to be correctible to 20/20, this is accomplished with glasses or a helper lends a hand in the welding shield.

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.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel
May be required to travel within service area and teach classes at other RCC sites.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ADJ_2273P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
02/06/2025

Job Close Date
12/31/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Agency Website

Contact Name

Email
jobs@rappahannock.edu

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS employment application, cover letter describing qualifications, and a complete, legible and updated set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Copies of any licenses and certifications required by this position must also be included. Official transcripts of all college coursework completed are required of the selected candidate. Applications will only be accepted online at the VCCS ATS applicant portal.

Rappahannock Community College intentionally develops its workforce to reflect the diversity of its region. The College maintains a workplace culture, which values inclusion and demonstrates respect for all people. Further, Rappahannock Community College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or genetics. Rappahannock Community College complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every college location.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Additional Information
Satisfactory reference and criminal background checks are a condition of employment.

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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.



ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.



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.

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