Welding Program Lead Instructor

Title: Welding Program Lead Instructor

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $65,000-$75,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:

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.

The Lead Welding Instructor will teach all levels of workforce development welding courses and will provide oversight and guidance for welding staff, instruction, and coordination for all current and future VPCC welding courses. This position is also responsible for revising course content as needed, instructional consistency, instructor training, procurement and engagement with employer partners.

* This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability. *

• Extensive experience using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Some experience as a pipe welder.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or training in a professional or academic setting.
• Extensive relevant work experience as a welder or as a Welding Instructor.
• Any AWS Certification or the ability to earn it in the first 30 days.

• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in the welding field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels.
• Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.

• Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to work at all campus locations.
• Ability to apply welding theories to practical applications.
• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
• Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Ability to manage a class which includes live work, lectures and labs on site and off site.
• Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.

• Experience in a community college setting.
• Teaching experience.