Workforce Development HVAC Instructor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a part-time Workforce Development HVAC Instructor at Virginia Peninsula Community College located in Hampton, Virginia. This role involves teaching HVAC courses, including NCCER Core and HVAC Levels 1 and 2, with a focus on preparing students for the HVAC industry.

The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in HVAC and a commitment to student success. Responsibilities include course delivery, student assessment, and maintaining program inventories.

Qualifications

• Significant work experience within the HVAC field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Ability to modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for day and evening classes.
• Deliver courses covering knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Instructional methods adaptation

Student assessment

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)

Job description

Title: Workforce Development HVAC Instructor

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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 1,500 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, HVAC Levels 1 and 2 courses in Workforce Development.

The Adjunct HVAC Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s HVAC program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development HVAC department. This position will instruct students to perform major and minor HVAC repairs and installations, care and proper use of HVAC tools and equipment, and shop safety. 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 HVAC 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 HVAC industry to ensure training is relevant and to create a pipeline of jobs for graduating students. Other duties may be assigned by the Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Significant work experience within the HVAC 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 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 instructional methods and strategies when appropriate 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.