Workforce Development Plumbing Instructor

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

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks an Adjunct Plumbing Instructor to teach NCCER Core and Plumbing Levels 1-2 in the Workforce Development Department. Instructors may teach day, evening, or weekend courses as scheduling requires, with assignments drawn from a standing pool.

The position supports training needs, maintains equipment and inventories, and collaborates with local industry to keep curriculum current and to create a pipeline of job opportunities for graduates.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Significant work experience within the Plumbing field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching adult learners.
• Ability to work at all campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Deliver courses covering knowledge of Plumbing Systems.
• Assess and grade students; maintain on-campus presence.
• Communicate with students, staff, and administrators in a timely manner.
• Maintain program inventories, supplies, and equipment; ensure instructional materials are ready.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the Plumbing industry to ensure relevant training and job pipelines.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Training delivery

Communication skills

Adult education interest

Multisite work ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working Title Workforce Development Plumbing Instructor Role Title Adjunct-Instructor Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 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- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Varies based upon schedule and contract

Sensitive Position No 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 NCCER Core, and Plumbing Levels 1-2 courses in Workforce Development.

The Adjunct Plumbing Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s Plumbing program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Plumbing department. This position will instruct students to perform major and minor plumbing repairs and installations, care and proper use of Plumbing tools and equipment, and shop safety. This position will instruct students in Introduction to the Plumbing Profession, Plumbing Safety, Tools of the Plumbing Trade, Introduction to Plumbing Math, Introduction to Plumbing Drawings, Plastic Pipe and Fittings, Copper Pipe and Fittings, Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings, Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings, Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures, Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems, Introduction to Water Distribution Systems, Plumbing Math Two, Reading Commercial Drawings, Structural Penetrations, Insulation, and Fire Stopping, Installing and Testing DWV Piping, Installing Roof, Floor, and Area Drains, Installing and Testing Water Supply Piping, Types of Valves, Installing Fixtures and Valves, Installing Water Heaters, Basic Electricity, and Fuel Gas and Fuel Oil Systems

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 Plumbing 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 Plumbing 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 Plumbing 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 Plumbing 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 or Master Plumber Certification

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

minimum

Posting Number ADJ_2346P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/11/2026 Job Close Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email [e-mail] Phone Number 7578252728 Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information 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/

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.

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