Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Project Management

Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Project Management Job Description

NVCC Workforce is seeking an experienced instructor to deliver classroom training that will prepare students to successfully pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Professionals with specific industry experience—including healthcare—are encouraged to apply.

This is a non-credit course requiring 36 instructional hours for adult learners, taught evenings and/or Saturdays throughout the year. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the assigned discipline, engaging students from diverse academic backgrounds. Teaching may include face‑to‑face, remote, and online formats.

• Teach PMP exam preparation courses.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA and VCCS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in SHRM and/or closely related certifications.
• Provide quality instruction with established materials and meet scheduled classes.
• Submit required records and reports routinely and adhere to the statement of professional ethics in accordance with NOVA and VCCS policies.

• Credentialed as a PMP.
• Deep knowledge of Project Management theory, PMI’s approach, and current applications in the workplace.
• Knowledge of Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Excellent organizational, classroom management, interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with groups of varying ages and skill levels, including differentiating instruction.
• Ability to work individually as well as on a team.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience in project management.
• Experience training adult learners.
• Experience using learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).

• Industry experience in Healthcare, Construction, or Federal Contracting.
• PMP specializations such as ACP or CPMAI.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Experience working with and teaching people from diverse language and professional backgrounds.

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.