Workforce Skilled Trades-Pipefitting-Adjunct Instructor

Workforce Skilled Trades–Pipefitting Adjunct Instructor Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2‑year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk, with an additional centre in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career‑study certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non‑credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special‑interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high‑school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes is also available. 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 shall be 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 1,500 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. Responsibilities Teach pipefitting and related skilled‑trade courses to non‑credit learners. Design and facilitate effective instruction in classrooms, laboratories, and individual conferences. Assess learner performance, provide timely feedback, and align outcomes with course objectives. Mentor learners, promoting higher‑order thinking and problem solving. Collaborate with college staff to ensure compliance with educational quality standards and adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends. Qualifications and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) 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. Ability to teach and facilitate skill development. Ability to assess learner performance and progress and 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. Additional Considerations Prior teaching or training experience in a workplace or community/technical college setting. Professional Certification/Certificate (if applicable). Travel and Vehicle Required Travel: As needed by the college. Operation of a State Vehicle: No. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement 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. E‑Verify Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Community Colleges