Workforce Skilled Trades-Pipefitting-Adjunct Instructor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College in Southeast Virginia seeks part‑time Adjunct Instructors to teach non‑credit pipefitting programs. Instructors will work up to 29 hours per week, with schedules varying by class schedule.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentorship, assessment, and program facilitation in classrooms, labs, and during individual conferences. Adjunct instructors collaborate with college staff to align coursework with state standards, adapt to evolving industry trends, and support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pipefitting or related trades preferred.
• Ability to assess learner performance and provide feedback.
• Ability to work with traditional and non-traditional students.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.
• Familiarity with safety topics and tools used in pipefitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instruction in pipefitting techniques and industry practices.
• Assess student performance and track learning outcomes.
• Plan and organize lessons to maximize learning.
• Mentor students and participate in program facilitation.
• Support hybrid instruction when required.
• Assist during emergency declarations if required.

Skills

Safety topics

Tools & equipment

Industry practices

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching & assessment

Instruction planning

Outcome alignment

Adaptability to standards

Student mentoring

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Skilled Trades Pipefitting

Paul D. Camp Community College, a 2‑year college in Southeast Virginia, seeks part‑time Adjunct Instructors to teach non‑credit pipefitting programs. Candidates will work up to 29 hours per week, with schedules varying by class schedule. Instructors are responsible for teaching, mentorship, assessment, and program facilitation in classrooms, laboratories, and individual conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging instruction in pipefitting techniques and industry practices.
• Assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, and track learning outcomes.
• Plan and organize lessons to maximize student learning and promote higher‑order thinking.
• Participate in the college mission and community through mentorship and service.
• Occasionally support hybrid instruction as required.
• Assist agency or state government during emergency declarations if required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 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).

Miscellaneous

Operation of a state vehicle; no employee supervision; no required travel.

EEO and ADA Statements

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.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADASAA), 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. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.