Adjunct Structural Fitting Instructor - Marine Trades

Virginia Community Colleges; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Marine Trades Training (MTT) Structural Fitting in the Workforce Development Department. The role involves up to 1500 hours per year; scheduling may include day, evening, or weekend sessions, with no guarantee of continued employment.

The Adjunct instructor will train students in safety, blueprint interpretation, math applications, and proper use of structural fitting tools to repair and build steel ships, while fostering

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Significant work experience within the welding and structural fitting field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to student-centered learning.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with students, staff and faculty.
• Ability to work at all campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Marine Trades Training (MTT) Structural Fitting in Workforce Development.
• Instruct students on safety practices and proper use of structural fitting tools and equipment.
• Explain ship structures, orientation, and terminology; read and apply blueprints.
• Apply math and measurement skills to projects; demonstrate tool usage for repairs and building ships.
• Promote workplace readiness and effective communication; support diverse learners.

Skills

Welding experience

Structural fitting

Teaching experience

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Adapt teaching for diverse learners

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Marine Trades Training (MTT) Structural Fitting in the Workforce Development Department. The role involves up to 1500 hours per year; scheduling may include day, evening, or weekend sessions, with no guarantee of continued employment.

The Adjunct instructor will train students in safety, blueprint interpretation, math applications, and proper use of structural fitting tools to repair and build steel ships, while fostering