Workforce Development Electrical Instructor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking an Adjunct Electrical Instructor to teach NCCER Core and Electrical Levels 1 and 2 within the Workforce Development Department. The position supports the Residential Electrician program and teaches up to 1500 hours per year, with day, evening, or weekend classes in a part-time capacity.

Assignments are based on enrollment and staffing needs; adjunct appointments carry no guarantee of continued employment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Significant work experience within the Electrical field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Commitment to student-centered learning and academic excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt instructional methods for diverse learners.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Maintain accurate records and submit final grades on time.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach NCCER Core, Electrical Levels 1 and 2 in Workforce Development.
• Instruct students in electrical circuits, theory, code, and safety.
• Maintain inventories and ensure instructional materials are ready.
• Coordinate with industry to provide job pipelines.
• Possibly assist in other assigned duties by Director.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Instructional delivery

Adult education

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Working Title Workforce Development Electrical Instructor Role Title WFD Adjunct Instructor Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 293A9999 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $36-$50/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time 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? No

Varies based upon the needs of the student body

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 1500 hours per year as an Adjunct Instructor in the Workforce Development Department. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. This position will teach NCCER Core, Electrical Levels 1 and 2 courses in Workforce Development.

The Adjunct Electrical Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s Residential Electrician program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Electrical department. This position will instruct students in electrical circuits, electrical theory, introduction to the National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, alternating current, motors, electric lighting, conduit bending, pull and junction boxes, conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses, control systems and fundamental concepts, load calculations, transformers, commercial electrical systems, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, fire alarm systems, and medium voltage termination/splices. Other duties of this position include maintaining program inventories, ensuring there are sufficient consumables and supplies and equipment, ensuring all instructional materials are prepared and readily available, monitoring Electrical lab and equipment needs for proper operations, securing instructional aids and materials as needed. This position will also establish and maintain a working relationship with the Electrical industry to ensure training is relevant and to create a pipeline of jobs for graduating students. Other duties may be assigned by the Director.

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

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Significant work experience within the Electrical field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel minimal

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

VCCS uses 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.