What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Adjunct Instructor position at Southwest Virginia Community College?
Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking an energetic and engaging individual to fill the role of Welding Adjunct Instructor (non-credit). This position will serve Southwest Virginia Community College’s Workforce and Continuing Education Division. Instructional workload will be based on current demand and on a contract basis. Instruction will primarily be conducted on campus and at various locations throughout the service region of Southwest Virginia Community College. Travel may be required. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and create a student-oriented learning environment. Classes may be offered during day, evening, or weekend hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Creates course curriculum, assignments, and learning objectives. Must be able to prepare/adjust curriculum and training content to relate to various audiences.
- Proven ability and previous track record of serving as a brand ambassador to support the recruitment of potential students.
- Ability to plan, organize, and work independently.
- Expected to be reliable, responsible, professional, and efficient.
- Promotes and supports student success.
- Administer exams and evaluate student progress.
- Serve as an academic advisor to a diverse population of students from various backgrounds.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Instructional faculty must reside in the state of Virginia or be available to teach in-person classes at one of the Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) locations (Main Campus, Lebanon, Bluefield, Southern Gap).
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.
- Must have strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- The successful candidate must possess at least five years of experience in welding processes and demonstrate knowledge of all welding principles and applications.
- Successful applicants must be safety oriented and ensure all guidelines are followed by staff and students alike.
- The ideal candidate will possess all applicable AWS certifications, including FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW. High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior teaching experience is preferred.
- Experience utilizing technology in the classroom and conducting instruction in an online environment.
- A.A.S degree in welding and/or AWS CWI certification.
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/
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $40 - $45
