Teaching Portsmouth NAVAL Shipyard

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  York County - Wells, ME 04090
• Position Type:
  Contractor
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Job Shift: Day

York County Community College (YCCC), in partnership with Great Bay Community College (GBCC), is seeking passionate and innovative individuals to serve as contract instructors for in-person teaching assignments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). These positions are essential to delivering high-quality instruction and supporting technical and professional development for Navy personnel and civilian employees.

If you have a background in any of the subject areas listed below, please contact Lori Hutchins to learn more about current and upcoming teaching opportunities based on your area of expertise.

At YCCC, our mission is to develop an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce that drives socioeconomic mobility for our students and creates economic and civic prosperity for our communities. We value all forms of learning and view every student as integral to workforce development, whether enrolled in credit or non-credit programs.

Our contract instructors will embody the college's mission-driven approach, recognizing the transformative power of education in both individuals and communities. In addition to technical and academic excellence, YCCC is guided by the values outlined in our Culture Guidebook — including treating one another with respect, working collaboratively, and assuming others are acting with the best intent. We seek individuals who will bring these values to their work with students and colleagues alike, fostering a learning environment that is inclusive, supportive, and focused on student achievement.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced educator and subject matter expert who thrives in engaging learning environments and is committed to helping adult learners meet their personal and professional goals.

• Deliver high-quality, engaging in-person instruction.
• Apply teaching strategies that support diverse learning styles.
• Utilize technology as appropriate to enhance instruction.

• Prepare course materials including syllabi, assignments, and assessments.
• Ensure materials reflect current knowledge and practices in the field.

• Foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive classroom.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Be available for student support as needed.

• Evaluate student progress through appropriate assessments.
• Use both formative and summative tools to inform instruction.

• Coordinate with academic and workforce partners as needed.
• Maintain clear and respectful communication with students and staff.

• Suggest improvements and updates to content and teaching approaches.

• Stay current with teaching strategies and subject matter updates.

• Maintain accurate records of attendance and student performance.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

• Contribute to learner achievement and support their continued success in education and workforce pathways.

In-person at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Year-round. Classes run Noon-4:00 PM and 4:30 PM-8:30 PM in 2-week intervals. Specific days and times vary depending on course offerings.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME

• Math
• Technical Writing
• Electronics
• Electricity
• Metallurgy
• Physics
• Operations Management
• Public Speaking
• Blueprint Reading & Drawing
• Machine Design
• Strength of Materials
• Computers

• Bachelor's degree in field relevant to the teaching assignment
• Prior…