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Workforce Development Structural Fitting Instructor

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83381
  • Hampton, Virginia, United States
  • WFDT-TRNG CTR-NON-CEU (Virginia Peninsula)
  • Virginia Peninsula Community College

Title: Workforce Development Structural Fitting Instructor

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and or training.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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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 Marine Trades Training (MTT) Structural Fitting in Workforce Development.

The 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.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Significant work experience within the welding and structural fitting 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 College’s 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

 

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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