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Posting Summary
Working Title 9-month Teaching faculty Welding Technology
Role Title Teaching Faculty
Role Code 01016-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 292F0001
Agency Central Virginia Community College
Agency/Division Central Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Lynchburg - 680
Hiring Range Rank and salary depend on degree(s) held and related work and teaching 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
Typically Monday through Friday, may include evening and/or weekend classes
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
This position will instruct students on skill-sets that are to specified American Welding Society certifications, SMAW; GMAW; FCAW and GTAW and instruct students in the use maintenance, and safe operation of tools and equipment. Other duties include but not limited to: Initiating purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment. Operating band saw, pipe beveling equipment to provide welding assemblies for training and AWS Test. Keeping records of daily attendance and student progress. Maintaining a clean and orderly classroom and lab area. Mentoring and supervision of adjunct faculty.
Faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom, laboratory, and online environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Considerable welding experience.
- Working knowledge of welding shop Safety Practices and Proper PPE, knowledge of metal fabrication, pipe fitting, and welding machine operation and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to intermittently stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for continuous hours.
- This position requires good eyesight that has to be correctible to 20/20, this is accomplished with glasses or a helper lends a hand in the welding shield.
- Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
- Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
- All teaching positions of Central Virginia Community College require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
- Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development
Additional Considerations
- Ability to read Welding Drawings and Prints.
- Experience in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, and Pipe welding
- Prior AWS or Mil-STD Welding Certifications.
- Knowledge of AWS Welding Certification procedure.
- Ability to pass AWS Welding Certification test in SMAW and FCAW in the 3G Position, and 6G SMAW and GTAW test required for Pipe.
- NCCER Instructor
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Prior teaching experience
- Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Minimal
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1884P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/16/2026
Job Close Date 05/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Hollye Carter
Email carterh@centralvirginia.edu
Phone Number 4348327739
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 (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.

Posting Summary
Working Title 9-month Teaching faculty Welding Technology
Role Title Teaching Faculty
Role Code 01016-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 292F0001
Agency Central Virginia Community College
Agency/Division Central Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Lynchburg - 680
Hiring Range Rank and salary depend on degree(s) held and related work and teaching 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
Typically Monday through Friday, may include evening and/or weekend classes
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
This position will instruct students on skill-sets that are to specified American Welding Society certifications, SMAW; GMAW; FCAW and GTAW and instruct students in the use maintenance, and safe operation of tools and equipment. Other duties include but not limited to: Initiating purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment. Operating band saw, pipe beveling equipment to provide welding assemblies for training and AWS Test. Keeping records of daily attendance and student progress. Maintaining a clean and orderly classroom and lab area. Mentoring and supervision of adjunct faculty.
Faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom, laboratory, and online environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Considerable welding experience.
- Working knowledge of welding shop Safety Practices and Proper PPE, knowledge of metal fabrication, pipe fitting, and welding machine operation and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to intermittently stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for continuous hours.
- This position requires good eyesight that has to be correctible to 20/20, this is accomplished with glasses or a helper lends a hand in the welding shield.
- Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
- Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
- All teaching positions of Central Virginia Community College require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
- Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development
Additional Considerations
- Ability to read Welding Drawings and Prints.
- Experience in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, and Pipe welding
- Prior AWS or Mil-STD Welding Certifications.
- Knowledge of AWS Welding Certification procedure.
- Ability to pass AWS Welding Certification test in SMAW and FCAW in the 3G Position, and 6G SMAW and GTAW test required for Pipe.
- NCCER Instructor
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Prior teaching experience
- Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Minimal
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1884P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/16/2026
Job Close Date 05/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Hollye Carter
Email carterh@centralvirginia.edu
Phone Number 4348327739
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 (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.
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Frame Your Credentials for U.S. Faculty Standards
Community colleges evaluate teaching qualifications differently than research universities. Make sure your transcripts, degree equivalencies, and any foreign credentials are evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before applying, since hiring committees treat unevaluated foreign degrees as incomplete applications.
Target Disciplines with Persistent Hiring Gaps
Virginia Community College System consistently posts openings in allied health, information technology, and skilled trades instruction. Aligning your application to these high-demand teaching areas improves your odds of reaching a hiring conversation where sponsorship becomes a realistic discussion.
Understand How EB-2 and EB-3 Pathways Apply to Faculty
Teaching roles at community colleges typically qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based Green Card categories, often requiring PERM labor certification through DOL. Confirm with your potential employer whether the specific role is classified as professional or requiring an advanced degree before accepting an offer.
Ask About Sponsorship Before Accepting Any Offer
Public college HR departments operate within state budget cycles and legal approval processes. Raise visa sponsorship directly during the offer stage, not after signing, so both sides can confirm institutional authorization and timeline alignment before you commit.
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Employment-based sponsorship through PERM requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. This recruitment documentation phase alone can take six months or more, so start employer conversations early and build this timeline into your visa status planning.
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Does Virginia Community College System sponsor H-1B visas for Teachings?
Virginia Community College System's sponsorship activity for Teaching roles has focused on employment-based immigrant visa categories like EB-2 and EB-3 rather than H-1B. As a public educational institution, it may qualify as a cap-exempt H-1B employer, but sponsorship decisions are made at the campus or system level depending on the role and department budget. Confirm directly with HR during the hiring process.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at Virginia Community College System?
Openings are posted through the Virginia Community College System's official careers portal. Applications typically require a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and teaching philosophy statement. For roles in licensed fields like nursing or dental hygiene, professional licensure documentation is also expected. Migrate Mate aggregates active Teaching listings at Virginia Community College System so you can track and apply efficiently.
Which visa types are commonly used for Teaching roles at Virginia Community College System?
Teaching positions at Virginia Community College System are most commonly supported through EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card categories, both of which involve a PERM labor certification filed with DOL. These pathways are typical for professional and faculty roles requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree, and in many cases a master's degree or higher for credit-bearing instructional positions.
What qualifications are expected for Teaching positions at Virginia Community College System?
Most credit-bearing Teaching roles require at least a master's degree in the relevant discipline, though some technical and workforce programs accept a bachelor's degree plus substantial professional experience. Clinical or licensed fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, or respiratory therapy additionally require active Virginia state licensure. Foreign credentials should be evaluated for U.S. equivalency through a NACES-approved agency before submission.
How do I navigate the visa sponsorship timeline for a Teaching role at Virginia Community College System?
Employment-based sponsorship through PERM is a multi-stage process coordinated between your employer, DOL, and USCIS. The PERM recruitment and audit phase typically runs several months before the I-140 petition can be filed. Starting these conversations during the offer stage rather than after onboarding gives both you and the institution the lead time needed to manage the process without gaps in your work authorization.
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