Welding Program Head

Mountain Gateway Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge.  MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students.  Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.
The Welding Instructor and Program Head at Mountain Gateway Community College holds a crucial position in overseeing the Welding program including credit offerings through the department of Academic Affairs and noncredit FastForward offerings through the department of Workforce Solutions and Community Education. This individual serves as the lead instructor and is responsible for a range of duties, including supervising and supporting adjunct faculty, reviewing and developing program curriculum, defining program objectives and student learning outcomes, leading the MGCC Welding Program Advisory Committee, and assisting with the development of the Welding schedule. With their dedication and commitment to excellence, the Welding Instructor and Program Head ensures that students receive the highest quality education in Welding. This position will support offerings at both the Main Campus in Clifton Forge and the Wilson Workforce Center in Buena Vista.

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.

• 5 years full-time employment in a welding environment
• Welding skills in all positions using multiple processes
• Ability to pass a AWS welder qualification test
• Welding teaching experience
• Supervisory experience

• Ability to review, analyze, and communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to lead collaboratively and build strategic relations with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs
• Strong commitment to create an environment that fosters diversity & inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to teach in a classroom and lab setting
• Effective communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of successful work experience as a team member

• Associate degree or higher in Welding or a related field in Advanced Manufacturing
• Pipe welding Experience
• AWS and/or NCCER Certifications.
• OSHA Outreach Trainer

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.

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