Workforce Instructors - Trades

Job Description

Instructor for Workforce Solutions – Trades
Workforce Solutions is accepting applications for instructors to teach in a variety of programming areas including: Welding, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operations, Mechatronics.
We offer scheduled classes at the college in an open enrollment setting as well as customized training for area businesses and corporations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: While teaching experience is helpful, it is not required; however, professional experience and appropriate certification are critical. Our students expect to learn from seasoned professionals who can share their knowledge and relevant experience in the field. Students can be a mixture of novices, partially trained, or experienced technicians seeking a credential. Teaching positions are primarily in-person, but occasionally instruction may be hybrid, if necessary. Classes may be offered during the weekday, weekday evenings or weekends depending on the need. These positions are part-time and contracted on a course-by-course basis as needed. Our programs focus on credentials and skill enhancement rather than degree attainment. Classes may be offered at our Middletown or Fauquier Campuses, our Luray-Page County Center or an off-site location.

Please see our website https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/ for additional information about Workforce Solutions and these programs.

• BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Teach as little as one evening per week
• On average earn up to $3,500 on select programs
• Actual compensation based on a variety of factors including subject area, length of class, and professional experience
• Opportunity to become a national certified instructor
• Teach in updated state-of-art labs, using equipment and tools for hands-on learning with our students
• All class materials, lessons, tools, and supplies are provided for our instructors
• Receive the full support of our dedicated staff and lab tech assistant to make you and your students successful
• No previous teaching experience required – if you have the heart to help others and learn, we will help you become a great instructor

Application Process

This is an open/standing position advertisement and not for a specific position. Completing an application will make you available for open positions based on your experience, the information you provide in your application, and relevant positions available. You are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter indicating your area of teaching interest/knowledge and strongly encouraged to provide a resume of your experience if you have one. Please complete the state application and provide all pertinent professional information about yourself. We regularly review applicants and if your qualifications match an open position, we will contact you.

Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors).

Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

Additional Information

The 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).