Skilled Trades - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Virginia Community Colleges; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College invites applications for a part-time Non-Credit Instructor in skilled trades to deliver workforce development courses across multiple trades in Portsmouth, VA. The role emphasizes hands-on lab instruction, safety adherence, and clear student assessment.

Please note the position supports Workforce Solutions programs, with instruction across trades such as Marine Coatings, Sheet Metal, Millwright, Electrical, HVAC-R, Plumbing, and Roofing, at various community locations.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and procedure compliance.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with a friendly, customer-service demeanor and a desire to teach.

Responsibilities

• Utilize course materials to provide instruction in classroom and hands-on training labs.
• Direct and assess hands-on training with mockups and related exercises.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations in training.
• Document and assess student performance and attendance.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members.

Skills

Pipefitting

Marine Coatings

Sheet Metal

Millwright

Electrical

HVAC -R

Plumbing

Roofing

Job description

Skilled Trades - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Working Title Skilled Trades - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 295A0000

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Portsmouth - 740

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $30-$100 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Varies

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

This position is for a part-time instructor in the college’s non-credit programs under Workforce Solutions. These programs include both continuing education for professional development and industry recognized credential attainment which may be offered at TCC campuses and other convenient locations throughout the community. Instructors are being sought to teach in the following trades:

• Marine Coatings


• Sheet Metal


• Millwright


• Electrical


• HVAC -R


• Plumbing


• Roofing

Responsibilities will include: Utilizing selected course materials to effectively provide instruction in a classroom and hands-on training lab environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences; directing and assessing hands-on training with mockups and related exercises; enforcing safety rules and regulations in training; and documenting and assessing student performance and attendance. Instructors should be skilled in oral and written communication and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members.

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

Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to safety and procedure compliance, be a self-starter, have the ability to work independently and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable, customer service demeanor and a desire to teach.

Additional qualifications will vary by trade but will include experience in the trade they are seeking to teach:

• Pipefitting


• Marine Coatings


• Sheet Metal


• Millwright


• Electrical


• HVAC -R


• Plumbing


• Roofing

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Required Travel No

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3476P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/21/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

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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