Skilled Trades Instructor (*Restricted)

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) seeks a Skilled Trades Instructor to deliver high-quality, hands-on training aligned with regional labor needs. The role emphasizes real-world industry practices and partnerships to advance workforce programs in mission-critical facilities, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced infrastructure.

The instructor will deliver classroom, lab, and hybrid formats, ensure safety compliance, and prepare students for industry-recognized certifications while

Qualifications

• KSAs cover electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution and maintenance principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in classroom, lab, hybrid, and accelerated formats.
• Incorporate practical applications to support skill development.
• Maintain safety and regulatory standards across learning environments.
• Prepare participants for industry-recognized certifications.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Communication with students

Teaching diverse learners

Industry partnerships

Analytical thinking

Lab/instruction formats

Education

Related education or occupational certifications

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Hiring Range Please refer to the Additional Considerations Section for more information.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full 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

Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 am-5:00pm. May have to work weekends when needed. Schedule will vary by semester based on operational needs.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

General Description:
The Skilled Trades Instructor delivers high-quality, hands‑on training while incorporating real‑world industry practices and partnerships. This role plays a key part in advancing NOVA Workforce’s Skilled Trades programs, supporting training that aligns with regional labor demands in areas such as mission‑critical facilities, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and advanced infrastructure.
This position is not eligible for telework.
Duties and Tasks:

• Deliver instruction through a variety of formats, including classroom, lab-based, hybrid, and accelerated training.
• Incorporate practical applications and industry-relevant concepts to support skill development.
• Maintain and promote adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards across all learning environments.
• Prepare participants for industry‑recognized certifications through structured instruction, practice, and assessment.

*This position is restricted and is funded with non‑continuous or non‑recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.

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

KSAs:

• Knowledge of fundamental electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution, equipment operation, and maintenance principles.
• Understanding of troubleshooting techniques, system diagnostics, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with facility infrastructure, equipment systems, and operational reliability concepts.
• Ability to apply industry standards, safety practices, and regulatory guidelines in instructional settings.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills using common tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly through instruction and demonstration.
• Skill in supporting diverse learners and adapting teaching methods to varying skill levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with students and partners.
• Ability to maintain a safe, professional, and compliant learning environment.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally with external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related occupational experience.
• Experience delivering hands‑on training across multiple formats, such as in‑person, hybrid, or accelerated programs.
• Experience developing or supporting competency‑based training aligned with industry standards and certifications.
• Experience facilitating practical, lab‑based learning that incorporates troubleshooting, diagnostics, and safe work practices.
• Experience collaborating with employers or community partners to support workforce development initiatives.

Additional Considerations

• Experience teaching “boot camp” style training course.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Experience with leveraging LMS platforms to deliver content and track learner progress.
• Experience training adult learners with applied instruction in data center Tier standards, redundancy, and cooling systems.
• Experience using digital learning platforms to deliver instruction and monitor progress.

Hiring Range is $80,000 to $125,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on education and/or occupational training, experience and other appropriately qualifying factors and will fall within the specified hiring range.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Maybe required to travel between NOVA Campuses.

Agency Website www.nvcc.edu

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in‑demand careers.

At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College .

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA . Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports .

The selected candidate must reside in the (DC, MD, VA) DMV area.

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.