Associate Instructor - Welding (*Restricted

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.

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• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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Posting Number  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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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…