Workforce Development Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education serving the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. The college 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.

About the Role

The Adjunct Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor supports Workforce Development’s Facilities Maintenance Technician program. This position provides career technical training and instruction in the following areas:

• Basic Principles for Construction
• Carpentry
• Electrical Principles
• Building Construction Technology
• Housing Wiring
• HVAC
• Masonry
• Plumbing
• Green Applications for Residential Construction
• Appliance Repair

Additional responsibilities include motivating and counseling students, coordinating with staff to resolve student issues, developing and preparing lessons, recommending curricula changes, and maintaining up-to-date instructional technology. The instructor will also track student attendance, provide timely feedback, and maintain college and department standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for day and evening classes covering Facilities Maintenance systems.
• Assess and grade student performance.
• Maintain an adequate on-campus presence and provide timely communication with students, staff, and administrators.
• Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Keep up to date with and effectively use technology and media in the classroom.
• Track student attendance and post assignment feedback in a timely manner.
• Maintain program inventories, ensuring sufficient consumables, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor Facilities Maintenance lab and equipment needs for proper operations.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with the maintenance technician industry to ensure relevant training and job pipelines for students.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Significant work experience within the Facilities Maintenance field.
• Prior experience delivering or developing training.
• Passion for the discipline and commitment to a student-centered philosophy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to serve traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades by established deadlines.
• Experience or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners.
• Ability to work at all campus locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online, hybrid, or traditional face-to-face classroom modalities.
• Proficiency in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess, and align student outcomes within courses or programs.
• Journeyman or Master certification in one or more construction trades.

Pay

$36–$47 per hour.

Schedule

Varies based on schedule and contract. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend.