{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9405d88e02ba97c33aabc3b3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9405d88e02ba97c33aabc3b3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9405d88e02ba97c33aabc3b3","title":"Workforce Development Structural Fitting Instructor","description":"Posting Summary\nWorking Title\nWorkforce Development Structural Fitting Instructor\n\nRole Title\nAdjunct-Instructor\n\nRole Code\n\nFLSA\nExempt\n\nPay Band\nUG\n\nPosition Number\n\nAgency\nVirginia Peninsula Community College\n\nDivision\nVirginia Peninsula Community College (Div)\n\nWork Location\nHampton - 650\n\nHiring Range\nCommensurate with experience and or training.\n\nEmergency/Essential Personnel\nNo\n\nEEO Category\nI-Faculty\n\nFull Time or Part Time\nPart Time\n\nDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-\nNo\n\nDoes this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?\nNo\n\nWork Schedule\nVaries based upon schedule and contract\n\nSensitive Position\nNo\n\nJob Description\nVirginia 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.\n\nVirginia 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nSpecial Assignments\nMay 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.\n\nKSA's/Required Qualifications\nHigh School graduate or equivalent\nSignificant work experience within the welding and structural fitting field.\nPrior experience delivering or developing training.\nHave a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.\nExcellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.\nWillingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.\nAbility to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.\nPlan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.\nAdopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.\nEvaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.\nMaintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nExperience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.\nMust be able to work at all campus locations.\n\nAdditional Considerations\nCommunity college teaching experience.\nTeaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.\nDemonstrated 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.\nDemonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs\n\nOperation of a State Vehicle\nYes\n\nSupervises Employees\nNo\n\nRequired Travel\nminimum\n\nPosting Detail Information\nPosting Number\nADJ_2345P\n\nRecruitment Type\nGeneral Public - G\n\nNumber of Vacancies\n1\n\nPosition End Date (if temporary)\n\nJob Open Date\n02/11/2026\n\nJob Close Date\n12/31/2026\n\nOpen Until Filled\n\nAgency Website\nvpcc.edu\n\nContact Name\nHuman Resources\n\nEmail\nhr@vpcc.edu\n\nPhone Number\n(757) 825-2728\n\nSpecial Instructions to Applicants\n\nAdditional Information\n\nBackground Check Statement Disclaimer\nThe 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/\n\nEEO Statement\nThe 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.\n\nADA Statement\nThe 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.\n\nE-Verify Statement\nVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. 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It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.\n\nVirginia 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nSpecial Assignments\nMay 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.\n\nKSA's/Required Qualifications\nHigh School graduate or equivalent\nSignificant work experience within the welding and structural fitting field.\nPrior experience delivering or developing training.\nHave a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.\nExcellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.\nWillingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.\nAbility to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.\nPlan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.\nAdopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.\nEvaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.\nMaintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nExperience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.\nMust be able to work at all campus locations.\n\nAdditional Considerations\nCommunity college teaching experience.\nTeaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.\nDemonstrated 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.\nDemonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs\n\nOperation of a State Vehicle\nYes\n\nSupervises Employees\nNo\n\nRequired Travel\nminimum\n\nPosting Detail Information\nPosting Number\nADJ_2345P\n\nRecruitment Type\nGeneral Public - G\n\nNumber of Vacancies\n1\n\nPosition End Date (if temporary)\n\nJob Open Date\n02/11/2026\n\nJob Close Date\n12/31/2026\n\nOpen Until Filled\n\nAgency Website\nvpcc.edu\n\nContact Name\nHuman Resources\n\nEmail\nhr@vpcc.edu\n\nPhone Number\n(757) 825-2728\n\nSpecial Instructions to Applicants\n\nAdditional Information\n\nBackground Check Statement Disclaimer\nThe 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/\n\nEEO Statement\nThe 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.\n\nADA Statement\nThe 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.\n\nE-Verify Statement\nVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. 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