Posting Details
Posting Summary Working Title: Adjunct Instructor - Workforce Development Plumbing 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: Commensurate with experience and/or training.
EmergencyEssential 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 Developments Plumbing program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Plumbing department.
Responsibilities
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 • 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 • Establishing and maintaining a working relationship with the Plumbing industry to ensure training is relevant and to create a pipeline of jobs for graduating students
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
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 Colleges 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 Detail Information Posting Number: ADJ_2346P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: 1 Position End Date: if temporary Job Open Date: 02112026 Job Close Date: 12312026 Open Until Filled: Agency Website: vpcc.edu Contact Name: Human Resources Email: hrvpcc.edu Phone Number: 757-825-2728 Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths 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 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. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83382 Supplemental Questions
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