Workforce Development Hvac Instructor

Title: Workforce Development HVAC Instructor

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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 1,500 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, HVAC Levels 1 and 2 courses in Workforce Development.

The Adjunct HVAC Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s HVAC program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development HVAC department. The instructor will teach students to perform major and minor HVAC repairs and installations, care for and use HVAC tools and equipment, and observe shop safety. Other duties include maintaining program inventories, ensuring sufficient consumables and supplies and equipment, preparing instructional materials, monitoring HVAC lab and equipment needs, securing instructional aids, and establishing a relationship with the HVAC industry to ensure relevant training and a pipeline of jobs for graduates.

Other duties may be assigned by the Director.

• Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Deliver courses that cover knowledge of HVAC systems and refrigerants.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintain adequate on‑campus presence.
• Provide timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.

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

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