Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Industrial Maintenance Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA Workforce Adjunct faculty at Northern Virginia Community College teaches Industrial Maintenance topics using hands-on, lab-based methods. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online, or hybrid, with emphasis on practical, real-world maintenance scenarios and safety procedures.

The position requires the ability to plan, deliver, and assess learning for diverse adult learners, adhering to course objectives and program standards in a part-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills for classroom instruction.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, confined space, hazard communication regulations.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and competency-based instruction models.
• Ability to teach hands-on technical content clearly to diverse learners.
• Strong problem-solving skills for identifying and correcting faults.
• Ability to align instructional content with industry standards and cert requirements.
• Draw upon real-world maintenance scenarios to enhance learning.
• Professional representation of NOVA Workforce in instructional settings.
• Familiarity with subject area certification processes and procedures.
• Proficient in using computers to create presentations and materials.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, guided instruction to students according to the schedule.
• Prepare course materials and detailed lesson plans.
• Maintain effective classroom management and safety in labs.
• Deliver a syllabus with objectives, outcomes, and assessments.
• Post materials and communicate via the institution's LMS.
• Deliver content using varied teaching styles and engaging assignments.
• Keep enrollment, attendance, and grade records up to date.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Industrial Safety Standards

Workforce Development Principles

Instructional Delivery

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Curriculum Integration

Apply Industry Experience to Teaching

Represent NOVA Professionally

Subject Area Certification Processes

Computer Applications

Diversity and Inclusion

Job description

Title: Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Industrial Maintenance Technician

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: • Tier 1 – Core Skilled Trades/Credential ($55–$125): The standard tier for core skilled trades and credential-based instruction. The instructor’s experience, credentials/licensure, instructional experience, and program requirements would help determine p

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

General Description

NOVA Workforce Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face‑to‑face, remote and online. The teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks

• Provide hands‑on, guided, differentiated instructions to students enrolled in the courses, as specified in the schedule and course contract.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Conduct efficient and effective classroom management.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Use the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students, in a timely manner.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real‑world applications of concepts covered.
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, and submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the department.
• Maintains a hazard free environment and practices safety in lab(s) or classroom.
• Adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

KSAs

• Communication – Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills for classroom instruction and team collaboration.
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems – Thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in industrial, commercial, and facility maintenance.
• Industrial Safety Standards – Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hazard communication regulations.
• Workforce Development Principles – Knowledge of adult learning theories, technical education practices, and competency‑based instruction models.
• Instructional Delivery – Ability to teach hands‑on technical content clearly and effectively to diverse learners.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics – Strong problem‑solving skills for identifying and correcting mechanical and electrical faults.
• Curriculum Integration – Skill in aligning instructional content with industry standards and certification requirements.
• Apply Industry Experience to Teaching – Ability to draw upon real‑world maintenance scenarios to enhance classroom learning.
• Represent NOVA Professionally – Ability to uphold institutional standards and positively represent NOVA Workforce in all instructional and industry settings.
• Be familiar with subject area certification processes, guidelines, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and the ability to use computers for providing class presentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Work Experience

• Prior teaching or training experience in the subject field/industry or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
• Practical working experience in the subject field/industry and related industries.
• Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise applicable to the course being taught.

Additional Considerations

• Practical working experience in the subject field/industry and related
• Experience teaching "boot camp" style training course
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Experience working with adult learners.