Welding Faculty And Program Head

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Welding Faculty and Program Head Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 278F0002 Agency Rappahannock Community College Agency/Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location New Kent

• 127 Hiring Range The anticipated hiring range for this position is $56,000 to $68,000, commensurate with education and experience. 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

TBD.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC's annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students and over 1,000 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.

RCC serves a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community's needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC invites applicants to apply for the Faculty and Program Head

• Welding position. The program head teaches, directs, and supervises, including curriculum analysis and planning, college-credit and credential career and technical education courses in the Welding program.
  
  Reporting to the Director of Professional and Technical Programs, the faculty and program head collaborates with members of the college community to advance the college in accord with its vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals. This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment with an excellent benefits package. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $56,000 to $68,000, commensurate with education and experience.

The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a diverse student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication.

The college strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning. Outreach and service to the college community (developing partnerships, academic advising, committee work and faculty governance) are required. Finalists will be asked to perform a teaching demonstration and demonstrate welding ability by completing a test plate.

The scope of the assigned responsibilities for this position includes teaching, leadership, management, development and support of the College's Welding courses and program. The faculty and program head will be the primary instructor for Welding at the New Kent site and help manage all other welding locations.

This position will teach both Dual Enrollment (High School students) and adult learners. The faculty and program head will also manage and lead instructors to make improvements based on assessment data, curriculum advisory committee feedback, industry needs, and student opinion data. This position is oriented toward the provision of excellent customer service, development of a proactive culture and active pursuit of creative approaches to problem-solving and seeking out new opportunities in the field that ultimately lead to student success.

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

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and five years or more of welding experience. Working knowledge of welding shop safety practices and proper PPE, knowledge of metal fabrication, pipe fitting, and welding machine operation and maintenance.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to intermittently stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for continuous hours. Knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes. This position requires good eyesight that has to be correctible to 20/20.

This is accomplished with glasses or a helper who lends a hand in the welding shield. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required. Must be competent with office computer and software programs such as MS Office, Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.

Demonstrates understanding of and passion for the community college mission. Preference will be given to candidates with considerable teaching experience at the community college level.

Additional Considerations

Industry certifications in welding. Associate's degree or higher.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

May be required to travel between campuses and sites.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1308P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/07/2024 Job Close Date 06/06/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

A FULLY completed VCCS employment application, CV, cover letter describing qualifications, and a complete, legible and updated set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before June 6, 2024. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.

Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography:

Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography:

Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information 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, 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.

ADA Statement

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.

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/73195

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your teaching experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience with office computer and software programs such as MS Office, Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• AHP Letter