Workforce Skilled Trades - HVAC - Adjunct Instructor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College in Southeast Virginia is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach HVAC skilled trades and support non-credit learners.

Instruction occurs in-person with occasional hybrid sessions, aligned to the college's workforce development programs and certificate pathways. The role emphasizes practical teaching, safety knowledge, and ability to assess learner progress, with flexible scheduling up to 29 hours per week across courses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry-related safety topics.
• Knowledge of industry-related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of industry-related practices, processes, and performance tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to teach and facilitate skill development.
• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
• Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem solving among educational participants.
• Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
• Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Skilled Trades Instructors provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Community College non-credit learners.
• Instructors are required to fully participate in the mission and community of the college.
• The major emphasis shall be on teaching, by working with non-credit program participants in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.

Skills

Safety topics

Industry tools

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teaching ability

Learner assessment

Instruction planning

Non-traditional student support

Adaptability to state/local needs

Email (Outlook)

MS Word

Excel

Tools

Email (Outlook)

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Title & Details

Working Title: Workforce Skilled Trades - HVAC - Adjunct Instructor
Role Title: Adjunct instructor
Role Code: 01011
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Band: UG
Position Number: 277A0TBD
Agency: Paul D. Camp Community College
Division: Paul D. Camp Community College (Div)
Work Location: Suffolk - 800
Hiring Range: $40 - $50 per hour
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

Sensitive Position No Job Description.

Work Schedule

Varies based on class schedule. Maximum 29 hours per week.

Overview

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a centre in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrolment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes is available at the college as well.

Responsibilities

Skilled Trades Instructors provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Community College non-credit learners. Instructors are required to fully participate in the mission and community of the college. The major emphasis shall be on teaching, by working with non-credit program participants in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.

Employment Details

Part-time Instructors are contracted on a course-by-course basis based on their individual availability and will not exceed 1500 contracted hours per year. Workforce development programs prioritize industry credential attainment and skill enhancement. Teaching experience is helpful but not required. Professional experience and appropriate certification are critical. Teaching positions are primarily in-person, but occasionally instruction may be hybrid.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry-related safety topics.
• Knowledge of industry-related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of industry-related practices, processes, and performance tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to teach and facilitate skill development.
• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
• Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem solving among educational participants.
• Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
• Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching or training experience in a workplace or community/technical college setting.
• Professional Certification/Certificate (if applicable).

Other Duties

Operation of a State Vehicle: No. Supervises Employees: No. Required Travel: No. As needed by the college.

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

VCCS uses 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.