Construction Trades Instructor: NCCER/HVAC

Virginia Community Colleges; Tazewell (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) seeks a full-time Faculty Instructor in Construction Technologies & Trades to support a three-year ARC POWER grant-funded workforce development initiative. The role is a 9-month, hybrid position focused on preparing students for high-demand careers through industry-aligned instruction.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, advising, and recruitment efforts, coordinating student labs with division faculty, and maintaining up-to-date materials

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in teaching field or willingness to earn one within two years; equivalence considered.
• Five years’ industry experience in residential construction, HVAC, electrical or related trades.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specs.
• Strong commitment to OSHA safety standards and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum courses in residential construction, including basic carpentry, HVAC and electrical trades in classroom and lab settings.
• Lead integration of third-party certifications (NCCER, HVAC Excellence, EPA) into curriculum.
• Develop, update, and maintain course materials to align with workforce needs and certification standards.
• Coordinate student lab projects and collaborate with division faculty and industry partners.
• Advise and mentor students on academic progress, certifications, and career opportunities.
• Support student recruitment and represent the program at events and outreach activities.

Skills

Residential construction

HVAC

Electrical

Blueprints

OSHA safety

Education

Associate degree

Tools

HVAC diagnostic equipment

Carpentry tools

Job description

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) seeks a full-time Faculty Instructor in Construction Technologies & Trades to support a three-year ARC POWER grant-funded workforce development initiative. The role is a 9-month, hybrid position focused on preparing students for high-demand careers through industry-aligned instruction.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, advising, and recruitment efforts, coordinating student labs with division faculty, and maintaining up-to-date materials