Working Title - Adjunct Faculty - Automotive
Role Title - Adjunct Instructor
Role Code
FLSA - Exempt
Pay Band - UG
Position Number - 293A0000
Agency - Virginia Peninsula Community College
Division - Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)
Work Location - Hampton - 650
Hiring Range - Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 the needs of the student body
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 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. 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. This position will teach Automotive classes such as Introduction to Automotive Systems, Automotive Engines I, Anti-Pollution Systems, Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems, Auto Power Trains L Introduction to Alternative Fuels, and Hybrid Vehicles, and Automotive Climate Control.
Essential functions:Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.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 - Associate's degree in Automotive Technology. CurrentASEMaster Certified Automobile Al-A8.Previous work experience in the automotive repair field.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.
Additional Considerations - CurrentASEL1 and/or L3Previous experience in automotive instruction. Community college teaching experience.Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.
Operation of a State Vehicle - No
Supervises Employees - No
Required Travel - None
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number - ADJ_2280P
Recruitment Type - General Public - G
Number of Vacancies - 99
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date - 02/13/2025
Job Close Date - 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled - Yes
Agency Website - VPCC.edu
Contact Name - Human Resources
Email - hr@vpcc.edu
Phone Number - 757-825-2728