Structural Fitting Instructor
Structural Fitting Instructor
Title: Structural Fitting Instructor
Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Location: Hampton - 650
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $55,000-$70,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
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.
This position exists to provide high quality workforce training to community members and in turn provide industry partners with skilled trades people. The Full-Time Structural Fitting Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s MTT Structural Fitting program that provides skilled trades graduates opportunities to obtain entry level positions as Shipfitters at Newport News Shipbuilding. This position will provide all theory and hands on training in this program.
* This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability. *
Minimum Qualifications: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.This position exists to provide high quality workforce training to community members and in turn provide industry partners with skilled trades people. The Full-Time Structural Fitting Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s MTT Structural Fitting program that provides skilled trades graduates opportunities to obtain entry level positions as Shipfitters at Newport News Shipbuilding. This position will provide all theory and hands on training in this program.
* This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability. *
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Demonstrated work related or on the job experience as a Structural Fitter.
- Experience in fitting or fabrication.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of structural fitting tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting and performing basic maintenance on structural fitting equipment - Knowledge of ship structures
- Knowledge of ship orientation
- Knowledge of ship traversing terminology
- Knowledge of blueprint reading.
- Knowledge of safe work practices in the fitting and welding field. Knowledge of math and measurement
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels.
- Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
Abilities
- Ability to apply welding and structural fitting theories to practical applications.
- Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
- Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
- Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
- Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
- Ability to manage a class which includes live work, lectures and labs on site and off site.
- Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
- Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.
- Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
- Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Additional Considerations:- Demonstrated work related or on the job experience as a Structural Fitter.
- Experience in fitting or fabrication.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of structural fitting tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting and performing basic maintenance on structural fitting equipment - Knowledge of ship structures
- Knowledge of ship orientation
- Knowledge of ship traversing terminology
- Knowledge of blueprint reading.
- Knowledge of safe work practices in the fitting and welding field. Knowledge of math and measurement
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels.
- Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
Abilities
- Ability to apply welding and structural fitting theories to practical applications.
- Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
- Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
- Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
- Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
- Ability to manage a class which includes live work, lectures and labs on site and off site.
- Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
- Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.
- Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
- Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Experience in a community college setting
- Teaching Experience preferred.
- Teaching Experience preferred.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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