Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Industrial Maintenance Technician

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA Workforce Adjunct faculty sought to teach Industrial Maintenance topics at Prince William campus. Sessions are primarily in evenings and weekends, with classes taught in person, remotely, or online as scheduling allows.

Faculty responsibilities include planning, delivering hands-on instruction, and maintaining student records under a part-time appointment with no guaranteed continuity. The role emphasizes real-world maintenance skills, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with

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 and hazard rules.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and competency-based instruction.
• Ability to teach hands-on technical content clearly to diverse learners.
• Problem-solving skills for diagnosing mechanical/electrical faults.
• Ability to align curriculum with industry standards and certs.
• Use real-world maintenance scenarios to enhance learning.
• Represent NOVA professionally in instructional and industry settings.
• Familiar with subject area certification processes and procedures.
• Proficient with computers for class presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, guided, differentiated instructions to students per schedule.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Manage classroom efficiently and effectively.
• Deliver syllabus with objectives, outcomes, and assessments.
• Post syllabus and materials in the learning management system and communicate with students.
• Deliver content using varied teaching styles and engaging assignments.
• Maintain enrollment, attendance, assessments, grades, and submit rosters on time.
• Ensure hazard-free labs or classrooms and uphold safety.
• Adhere to professional ethics and college policies.
• Meet assigned classes regularly and teach prescribed courses with texts.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Industrial Safety

Instructional Delivery

Troubleshooting

Curriculum Alignment

Industry Experience

Professional Representation

Diversity & Inclusion

Job description

Working Title: Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Industrial Maintenance Technician
Role Title: Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG
Position Number: 298A0000
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Division: NV280-VP Workforce Development
Work Location: Prince William - 153
Hiring Range: $55.00 - $125.00 per teaching hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel: No
EEO Category: I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Telework options: -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference: No
Work Schedule: Varies; Classes will mostly be evenings and weekends

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.

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.

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.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Yes

Maybe required to travel between NOVA Campuses

Job Details

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 03/24/2026

Job Close Date: 11/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Instruction And Training

• Develop and deliver engaging, hands‑on training programs for students in maintenance and repair skills.
• Instruct students on the use of tools, equipment, and techniques used in maintenance work.
• Provide practical experience through hands‑on projects and simulations.
• Assess student learning and provide constructive feedback.

Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and update curriculum materials.
• Ensure that the curriculum aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Stay up to date on the latest technologies and techniques in the maintenance field.

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment

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

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

Background Check Statement Disclaimer 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/

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