Workforce Development Instructor: Temporary Part-Time—Commercial Plumbing

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks qualified contract instructors to teach commercial/industrial plumbing in its Workforce & Community Development Department. Evening courses will be offered in an industry-based setting, with ongoing opportunities in partnership with local industry.

Instructors work part-time on a temporary contract, delivering instruction and possibly developing instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Valid Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) or Tennessee journeyman/master plumber license.
• Knowledge of instructional safety practices in a lab or shop environment.
• Minimum three years of full-time plumbing experience.
• Familiarity with NCCER curriculum and Tennessee Residential/Commercial Plumbing Code.

Responsibilities

• 75% Delivery of educational instruction.
• 25% Curriculum development (Utilize Plumbing Curriculum).

Skills

Plumbing experience

Safety practices

Education

Postsecondary certificate/diploma in plumbing or related field

Tools

NCCER curriculum

Job description

Title: Workforce Development Instructor: Temporary Part-Time—Commercial Plumbing

Department: Workforce & Community Development

Campus: Varies

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Pay Rate: Varies by course, experience, and instructional area.

Work Hours: Plumbing courses will be offered in the evening in an industry setting.

Position Summary: Pellissippi State Community College is seeking qualified contract instructor(s) to teach commercial/industrial plumbing training classes for its Workforce and Community Development Department. We are specifically seeking an instructor for evening classes to be taught on an ongoing basis in partnership with a local industry.

Instructors work on a part-time, temporary contract to provide educational instruction for a specific class or workforce training. Instructors are expected to be subject matter experts on their topic, will be responsible for delivery of instruction, and may be responsible for developing instructional materials.

Current and retired industry leaders and past military personnel with technical training and the ability to teach are strongly encouraged to apply

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 75% Delivery of educational instruction
• 25% Curriculum development (Utilize Plumbing Curriculum)

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) or current Tennessee-issued journeyman/master plumber license.
• Knowledge of instructional safety practices in a lab or shop environment.
• Minimum three (3) years of full-time, verifiable plumbing experience.
• Postsecondary certificate/diploma in plumbing or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with NCCER curriculum and/or Tennessee Residential/Commercial Plumbing Code.

Years of Experience: 3 years

Skills and Abilities: Minimum three years of experience as a plumber in a commercial or industrial setting is required.

Note: The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website Home | E-Verify .

If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].

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Advertised: 16 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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