Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking a Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor in Carpentry. This part-time, course-by-course role focuses on instruction, mentorship, and assessment for non-credit learners.

Teaching will occur primarily in person, with occasional hybrid options depending on the schedule and program needs. Responsibilities include classroom and lab instruction, curriculum alignment, and timely feedback to students.

Qualifications

• Extensive work experience in carpentry or construction.
• Knowledge of building materials, floor, wall, and roof systems.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student learners and manage a class.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to non‑credit learners.
• Teach primarily in‑person with possible hybrid arrangements.
• Participate in curriculum design and lesson preparation.
• Assist with student advising and evaluation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teaching and facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent.

Extensive work experience as carpenter or in construction

Job description

Working Title Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry Role Title Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 293A0000 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Williamsburg - 830 Hiring Range $36 -$50/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Varies based upon the need of the student body

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships.

Non-Credit Adjunct Instructors are required to provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Virginia Peninsula Community College’s non-credit learners. Non-Credit Adjunct 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, clinical sites, field sites, distance learning, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.

Teaching Load

This Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor position is part-time and contracted on a course-by-course basis, as needed, and will not exceed 1500 contracted hours per year. Contracts may include a combination of teaching contact hours, classroom preparation and closure activities; curriculum design and lesson preparation; participant advising and support; and participant assignment assessment and evaluation. Teaching schedules may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and distance education classes based on course schedules and instructor availability. This position’s primary training location will be at the James City County Trades Center located in Toano, VA. Other training opportunities may also be available at Newport News Trades Center and VPCC’s Hampton campus.

Workforce development programs prioritize industry credential attainment and skill enhancement. Teaching experience is helpful, but not required. Professional experience and appropriate certification are critical. Our students expect to learn from seasoned professionals who can share their knowledge and relevant experience in the field. Students can be a mixture of novices, partially trained, or experienced technicians seeking a credential. Teaching positions are primarily in‑person, but occasionally instruction may be hybrid, if necessary.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Extensive work experience as a carpenter and/or in the construction field.

Specialized Knowledge

• Knowledge of building materials and fasteners.
• Knowledge of construction plans and documents.
• Knowledge of carpentry tools and applications including tool and job safety.
• Knowledge of floor, wall, and roof systems.
• Knowledge of building envelope systems to include windows, doors, and siding.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Good computer skills.

Abilities

• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to 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 manage a class of 12, which includes live work, lectures and labs on site and off site.
• Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem solving among educational participants.
• Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.

  Additional Considerations

  • NCCER Carpentry Certification
  • Prior teaching or training experience in a workplace or community/technical college setting.

  Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel Minimal.

  The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

  EEO 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.

  ADA 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.

  Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100359