Assistant Welding Instructor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Associate Instructor - Welding (*Restricted*)
Role Title
Associate Instructor I-Instr-R
Role Code
A1003-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
280G0024
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division
NV280-Provost Manassas
Work Location
Prince William - 153
Hiring Range
Please see Additional Considerations section for more information
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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
Work schedule is determined based on instructional needs during the semester.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 33 to 39 credit hours and 39 to 49 contact hours over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:

• The primary responsibility of an Associate Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students.
• The major emphasis is on excellent teaching. Faculty are expected to work with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities.
• Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens.
• 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, conduct requisite student conferences, hold required office hours, adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations, and answer emails in a responsible fashion. Teaching faculty are required to maintain current competence in their respective discipline or field of specialization and to advise students.

*This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.
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
KSAs:

• 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 (GED).
• Five years of full-time occupational field experience in welding. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalency.

Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:

• College-level teaching experience.
• AWS certified welder (present or past).
• Canvas or other LMS experience.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Experience in CNC Plasma Table operation and advanced fabrication techniques.

Starting salary is commensurate based on education, experience and other appropriately qualifying factors within assigned level and will fall within the specified hiring range for the assigned level. Associate Instructor level is determined by education and academic teaching experience. The hiring range for Associate Instructor I is $50,000 to $67,000. The hiring range for Associate Instructor II is $65,000 to $87,000.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1919P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/24/2026
Job Close Date
09/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of ColumbiaStarting salary is commensurate based on education, experience and other appropriately qualifying factors within assigned level and will fall within the specified hiring range for the assigned level. Associate Instructor level is determined by education and academic teaching experience. The hiring range for Associate Instructor I is $50,000 to $67,000. The hiring range for Associate Instructor II is $65,000 to $87,000.
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95518