Workforce Development Structural Fitting Instructor

Virginia Community Colleges; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Marine Trades Training (MTT) Structural Fitting in the Workforce Development Department. The role involves up to 1500 hours per year; scheduling may include day, evening, or weekend sessions, with no guarantee of continued employment.

The Adjunct instructor will train students in safety, blueprint interpretation, math applications, and proper use of structural fitting tools to repair and build steel ships, while fostering

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Significant work experience within the welding and structural fitting field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to student-centered learning.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with students, staff and faculty.
• Ability to work at all campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Marine Trades Training (MTT) Structural Fitting in Workforce Development.
• Instruct students on safety practices and proper use of structural fitting tools and equipment.
• Explain ship structures, orientation, and terminology; read and apply blueprints.
• Apply math and measurement skills to projects; demonstrate tool usage for repairs and building ships.
• Promote workplace readiness and effective communication; support diverse learners.

Skills

Welding experience

Structural fitting

Teaching experience

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Adapt teaching for diverse learners

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Role Title

Role Title Adjunct-Instructor

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Agency

Division

Work Location

Work Location Hampton - 650

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $40-$50/hr

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

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 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?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Varies based upon schedule and contract

Sensitive Position

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 Marine Trades Training ( MTT ) Structural Fitting in Workforce Development.

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 Marine Trades Training ( MTT ) Structural Fitting in Workforce Development.

The Adjunct Structural Fitting Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s MTT Structural Fitting program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Structural Fitting department. This position will instruct students in identifying and performing appropriate safety practices and procedures. Including ensuring all weld lines are clear and safe, recognizing, identify, and properly using structural fitting tools and equipment. Operating and troubleshooting basic maintenance on structural fitting equipment, understanding and identifying job requirements. This position will also instruct students in exhibiting workplace readiness including effective communication and work ethic; Identifying and understanding ship structures, ship orientation, and ship traversing terminology. Demonstrating competency in reading, understanding, and applying blueprint knowledge to course projects. Understanding and applying math and measurement skills to assigned activities and course projects. Demonstrating competency in use of structural fitting tools and steel shapes to complete effective repairs and building of steel ships, fairing deck plates and installing stiffeners. 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 welding and structural fitting 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

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

minimum

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_2345P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 02/11/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website vpcc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Human Resources

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number [phone]

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

VCCSuses 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Will you require sponsorship for employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have work experience within the welding and structural fitting field?
  • Yes
  • No