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Working Title Skilled Trades Instructor and Safety Coordinator Role Title 10 Month Instructor Grant Fund Role Code T1033-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 294G0010 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Agency/Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell - 185 Hiring Range Minimum of $58,784 to commensurate with experience and qualifications 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- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Varies according to teaching schedule. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, Southwest offers associate's degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. Southwest also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College invites applications for a full-time Skilled-Trades Instructor & Safety Coordinator. This position delivers high-demand workforce training while serving as the institutional coordinator for classroom and laboratory safety across Workforce & Continuing Education and Business, Engineering, and Industrial Technology programs.
The successful candidate will provide industry-recognized training, coordinate safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the implementation of the Classroom & Laboratory Safety Workgroup (CLSW).
Primary Responsibilities:
Instruction & Workforce Training
Safety Coordination & CLSW Implementation
Collaboration & Governance
This is a restricted position. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon funding availability and the needs of the College. Position is not eligible for severance benefits under state policy. Grant term is three (3) years.
Position is located on main campus but may also be teaching and visiting off-campus sites.
A one-year probationary period is required for both new hires and transfers
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.
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Additional Considerations
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Travel is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1988P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/23/2026 Job Close Date 07/07/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.sw.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email human.resources@sw.edu Phone Number 276.964.7339 Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application.
Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97410
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