Skilled Trades Instructor (*Restricted

Title:

Skilled Trades Instructor (
* Restricted)

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Please refer to the Additional Considerations Section for more information.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:

General Description:
The Skilled Trades Instructor delivers high-quality, hands-on training while incorporating real-world industry practices and partnerships. This role plays a key part in advancing NOVA Workforce’s Skilled Trades programs, supporting training that aligns with regional labor demands in areas such as mission-critical facilities, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and advanced infrastructure.

* This position is not eligible for telework.*

Duties and Tasks:

• Deliver instruction through a variety of formats, including classroom, lab-based, hybrid, and accelerated training.
• Incorporate practical applications and industry-relevant concepts to support skill development.
• Maintain and promote adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards across all learning environments.
• Prepare participants for industry-recognized certifications through structured instruction, practice, and assessment.

* This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSAs:

• Knowledge of fundamental electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution, equipment operation, and maintenance principles.
• Understanding of troubleshooting techniques, system diagnostics, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with facility infrastructure, equipment systems, and operational reliability concepts.
• Ability to apply industry standards, safety practices, and regulatory guidelines in instructional settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using common tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly through instruction and demonstration.
• Skill in supporting diverse learners and adapting teaching methods to varying skill levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with students and partners.
• Ability to maintain a safe, professional, and compliant learning environment.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally with external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related occupational experience.
• Experience delivering hands-on training across multiple formats, such as in-person, hybrid, or accelerated programs.
• Experience developing or supporting competency-based training aligned with industry standards and certifications.
• Experience facilitating practical, lab-based learning that incorporates troubleshooting, diagnostics, and safe work practices.
• Experience collaborating with employers or community partners to support workforce development initiatives.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience teaching “boot camp” style training course.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Experience with leveraging LMS platforms to deliver content and track learner progress.
• Experience training adult learners with applied instruction in data center Tier standards, redundancy, and cooling systems.
• Experience using digital learning platforms to deliver instruction and monitor progress.

Hiring Range is $80,000 to $125,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on education and/or occupational training, experience and other appropriately qualifying factors and will fall within the specified hiring range.