Weekend Building Trades Instructor (Adjunct) – Part-Time

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 1,092,000 - 1,761,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Building Trades and Construction Management. Courses run Friday evenings and Saturday days, with appointments made on a course-by-course basis as needed.

Faculty may teach on campus or in hybrid/online formats and must stay current in their field. Responsibilities include preparing syllabi and exams, maintaining course currency, and engaging with a diverse student body across the Roanoke region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with recognized industry certifications to include journeyman or master tradesman, or contractor licensure (OSHA 10/30).
• Five years of occupational experience in building/trades fields with ability to read blueprints and interpret codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication, ability to develop syllabi, exams, curricula and assessments, and to work with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Friday evening and Saturday day courses in Building Trades and Construction Management.
• Teach college-level courses in-person on campus or via hybrid/online formats.
• Maintain currency in teaching discipline and trends in community college education.
• Engage with students from diverse backgrounds and participate in departmental communication.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum design

Syllabi development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent & journeyman/master tradesman

Associates degree in Engineering Construction / Architecture / Electrical Technology

Job description

Virginia Western Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Building Trades and Construction Management. Courses run Friday evenings and Saturday days, with appointments made on a course-by-course basis as needed.

Faculty may teach on campus or in hybrid/online formats and must stay current in their field. Responsibilities include preparing syllabi and exams, maintaining course currency, and engaging with a diverse student body across the Roanoke region.