Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry

Virginia Community Colleges; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking a Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry to support non-credit learners in Williamsburg, VA. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and assessing student progress in hands-on carpentry contexts across labs and field sites.

Teaching is primarily in-person with occasional hybrid opportunities; the position is part-time on a course-by-course basis, with a typical workload aligned to student needs and campus schedules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach non-credit carpentry courses.
• Assess learner performance and provide feedback.
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials.
• Supervise labs and ensure safety.
• Coordinate with campuses for scheduling.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Communication

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Safety knowledge

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Extensive carpentry/construction experience

NCCER Carpentry Certification

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry

Working Title Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry

Role Title

Role Title Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 293A0000

Agency

Division

Work Location

Work Location Williamsburg - 830

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $36 -$50/hr

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

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

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.

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.
• Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Additional Considerations

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

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Minimal.

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3571P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/26/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website vpcc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Human Resources

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 757-825-2728

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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.

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