Maritime Trades Lead Instructor, Workforce Solutions

Maritime Trades Lead Instructor, Workforce Solutions

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Working Title Maritime Trades Lead Instructor, Workforce Solutions
Role Title Trainer Instructor II
Role Code 29112-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 04
Position Number 295R0839
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Portsmouth - 740
Hiring Range $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate w/ qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No EEO Category
E-Paraprofessional
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? No
Work Schedule 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions.

The college had 3,203 graduates in , 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled ’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Lead Maritime Trades Instructor serves as both educator and program leader, responsible for providing high-quality instruction, maintaining curriculum integrity, enforcing safety standards, and fostering employer and credential partner engagement. This position ensures students gain the technical skills, certifications, and industry connections necessary to thrive in the maritime workforce, while supporting the overall growth and sustainability of the training program.

Support and assist Workforce Solutions instructors and staff in providing a quality teaching /learning environment by setting up labs, maintaining and ordering lab equipment and supplies, directing and supporting instructors and delivering lab and lecture instruction as assigned.

This is a grant funded position.

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.

• Occupational experience in maritime or related trades
• Ability to operate welding equipment and oxy-fuel torch system.
• Ability to utilize computerized systems, including familiarity with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to instruct students and make oral and written presentations
• Ability to operate measurement and inspection equipment such as digital and analog volt/amp/ohm multi-meters.
• Ability to operate audiovisual equipment such as a projector or smartboard.
• Ability to operate forklift and material moving equipment safely.
• Knowledge of Safety (OSHA, etc.)
• Knowledge of procurement, preferably eVA
• Knowledge of inventory.

• Work experience in an educational setting.
• Work experience in shipbuilding and ship repair

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel Limited

Posting Number  Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/23/2025 Job Close Date 01/12/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website tcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate…