Mid Level Mechanical Maintenance Instructor Jobs
Mid level mechanical maintenance instructor jobs call for professionals ready to own training programs end to end, guide junior technicians, and make curriculum decisions with minimal oversight. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Hospitality & Tourism, with employers like Brandeis University, Ancora Education, and Metropolitan State University of Denver hiring at this level now.
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Posting Summary
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 Salary will be determined based on academic credentials, related teaching and professional experience, and placement in accordance with VCCS faculty compensation guidelines.
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.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 33 to 39 credit hours and 39 to 49 contact hours over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:
- 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
KSAs:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- 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.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1919P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/24/2026
Job Close Date 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website
Contact Name
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 school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
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 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 Salary will be determined based on academic credentials, related teaching and professional experience, and placement in accordance with VCCS faculty compensation guidelines.
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.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 33 to 39 credit hours and 39 to 49 contact hours over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:
- 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
KSAs:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- 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.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1919P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/24/2026
Job Close Date 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website
Contact Name
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 school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
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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Who's Hiring
- Brandeis University15
- Ancora Education9
- Metropolitan State University of Denver6
- Keiser University5
- Virginia Community College System5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education127
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
- Hospitality & Tourism9
- Technology & Software4
- Manufacturing3
Mid Level Mechanical Maintenance Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level mechanical maintenance instructor job?
Position yourself by leading with tangible outcomes from your hands-on experience: training programs you designed, equipment downtime you reduced, or safety compliance improvements you drove. Highlight your ability to translate technical knowledge into classroom or shop-floor instruction. Tailor your resume to show independent project ownership, not just task completion, and be ready to discuss how you've adapted training methods for different learner levels.
Which companies hire mid level mechanical maintenance instructors?
Companies hiring mid level mechanical maintenance instructors right now include Brandeis University, Ancora Education, and Metropolitan State University of Denver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Industrial manufacturers, utilities, and technical training organizations are among the most consistent employers at this level, particularly those running apprenticeship programs or maintaining large equipment fleets.
Are there remote mid level mechanical maintenance instructor jobs?
Yes, though most roles remain facility-based given the hands-on nature of the work. About 6% of mid level mechanical maintenance instructor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering curriculum development, online safety training, or virtual compliance instruction where physical equipment access is not required.
How do I move up to a mid level mechanical maintenance instructor role?
Progression into mid level typically comes from building a body of work in maintenance or a related technical field, then demonstrating that you can teach it effectively. Take on informal mentoring of newer technicians, document the outcomes of any training you deliver, and pursue credentials like OSHA certifications or a technical education certificate. Employers look for candidates who have moved from executing tasks to explaining and transferring those skills to others.
Which industries hire the most mid level mechanical maintenance instructors?
Mid Level mechanical maintenance instructor roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors rely on continuous workforce upskilling to meet equipment reliability standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and ongoing technician shortages that make structured internal training a priority.