Workforce Development Marine Electrician Instructor

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 1500 hours per year as an Adjunct Instructor in the Workforce Development Department. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend.

This position will teach NCCER Core, Electrical Levels 1 and 2 courses in Workforce Development.

The Marine Electrician Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s Residential Marine Electrician program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Marine Electrician department. This position will instruct students on how to use basic hand tools, ruler reading/basic measurement, cableway and cable installation. Knowledge of cable cut-in and hook-up practices (USN style receptacles, lighting, power distribution boxes (single, 3‑phase and connection boxes)).

Possess a working understanding of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Electrical Safety. Possess an understanding of the NNS process to perform an Absence of Voltage check. Basic knowledge of electrical theory. Other duties of this position include maintaining program inventories, ensuring there are sufficient consumables and supplies and equipment, ensuring all instructional materials are prepared and readily available, monitoring Marine Electrical lab and equipment needs for proper operations, securing instructional aids and materials as needed.

This position will also establish and maintain a working relationship with the Marine Electrical industry to ensure training is relevant and to create a pipeline of jobs for graduating students. Other duties may be assigned by the Director.

• Design and delivery of instruction for day, and evening classes.
• Deliver courses that cover knowledge of residential electrical theory.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on‑campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.

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.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Significant work experience within the Electrical field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student‑centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non‑traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations.

• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face‑to‑face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.