Workforce Development Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor

Virginia Community Colleges; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton seeks an Adjunct-Instructor to teach up to 1500 hours per year in Workforce Development, delivering HBI Core and Maintenance Technician II courses. The position supports student career training and requires adapting instruction to diverse adult learners.

The Instructor will develop lessons, use Canvas and other instructional technologies, assess students, and coordinate with staff to ensure safe, effective labs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Significant work experience within the Facilities Maintenance field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Ability to adapt instructional methods for diverse learners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to serve diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Deliver courses that cover knowledge of Facilities Maintenance systems.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Workforce Development Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor

Work Title Workforce Development Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor

Role Title Adjunct-Instructor

Pay Band UG

Hiring Range $36-$47/hr

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Work Schedule Varies based on schedule and contract

Sensitive Position No

Work Location Hampton - 650

Job Description

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 HBI Core and HBI Maintenance Technician 2 courses in Workforce Development.

The Adjunct Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s Facilities Maintenance Technician program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Facilities Maintenance Technician department and is responsible for providing students with career technical training and instruction in the following areas: Basic Principles for Construction, Carpentry, Electrical Principles, Building Construction Technology, Housing Wiring, HVAC , Masonry, Plumbing, Green Applications for Residential Construction, Appliance Repair. This position will also motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, or study habits; coordinate with other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training. Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials. Keep up to date with and effectively use technology and media in the classroom. Track student attendance and post assignment feedback in a timely manner. Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the shop and classroom; on a routine basis, inquire if individual students need assistance. Participates in program evaluation and college activities. Perform other duties/participate in special projects as assigned. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan and implement and adhere to all school policies.

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 Facilities Maintenance 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 maintenance technician industry to ensure training is relevant and to create a pipeline of jobs for graduating students. Other duties may be assigned by the Director.

Essential functions

• Design and delivery of instruction for day, and evening classes.
• Deliver courses that cover knowledge of Facilities Maintenance systems.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College

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 Facilities Maintenance 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.
• Journeyman of Master certification in one or more construction trade.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel minimal

Job Open Date 02/11/2026

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Agency Website vpcc.edu

Contact Name Human Resources

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number 7578252728

Additional Information

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

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