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Workforce Development Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Welding

Virginia's Community College System · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships. Non-Credit Adjunct Instructors are required to provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Virginia Peninsula Community College’s non-credit learners.

Responsibilities

  • Teach in-person and potentially hybrid classes based on course schedules and instructor availability.
  • Assess learner performance and progress and provide appropriate feedback.
  • Align learner outcomes within courses.
  • Serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
  • Plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
  • Manage a class of up to 10, including live work, lectures, and labs on site and off site.
  • Promote higher-order thinking and problem-solving among educational participants.
  • Adequately adhere to established standards for educational quality.
  • Maintain complete and accurate educational records.
  • Adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
  • Use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Requirements

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience working as a Welder.
  • Knowledge of welding fillet welds in all positions using the SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes.
  • Knowledge of groove welds with and without backing plates 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.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
  • Good computer skills.

Qualifications

  • Specialized knowledge: Knowledge of welding 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.

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
  • Good computer skills.

Benefits

Teaching experience is helpful, but not required. Professional experience and appropriate certification are critical. Our students expect to learn from seasoned professionals who can share their knowledge and relevant experience in the field.

Pay

Negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Variates based upon the needs of the student body.

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