Workforce Skilled Trades - Shipfitting - Adjunct Instructor

Position Overview

Skilled Trades Instructors provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Community College non‑credit learners. Instructors are required to fully participate in the mission and community of the college. The major emphasis is on teaching by working with non‑credit program participants in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.

Part‑time Instructors are contracted on a course‑by‑course basis based on their individual availability and will not exceed 1500 contracted hours per year. Workforce development programs prioritize industry credential attainment and skill enhancement. Teaching experience is helpful but not required. Professional experience and appropriate certification are critical. Teaching positions are primarily in‑person, but occasionally instruction may be hybrid.

• 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.

• Knowledge of industry‑related safety topics.
• Knowledge of industry‑related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of industry‑related practices, processes, and performance tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to teach and facilitate skill development.
• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
• Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non‑traditional students.
• Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Ability to promote higher‑order thinking and problem solving among educational participants.
• Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
• Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.

• Prior teaching or training experience in a workplace or community/technical college setting.
• Professional Certification/Certificate (if applicable).

• Operation of a State Vehicle.
• No Supervises Employees.
• No Required Travel.
• As needed by the college.

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.

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.

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.