Title: Workforce Adjunct – Plumbing Instructor
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Prince William - 153
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: The rate per instructional hour will be commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Job Description:
General Description:
NOVA Workforce Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face-to-face, remote and online. The teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:
1. Provide hands-on, guided, differentiated instructions to students enrolled in the courses, as specified in the schedule and course contract.
2. Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
3. Conduct efficient and effective classroom management.
4. Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
5. Use the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students, in a timely manner.
6. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
7. Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, and submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the department.
8. Maintains a hazard free environment and practices safety in lab(s) or classroom.
9. Adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
10. As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
KSAs:
11. Plumbing Theory and Principles – Comprehensive understanding of water distribution, drainage, venting, and waste systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Codes and Regulations
12. Working knowledge of local, state, and national plumbing codes (e.g., Uniform Plumbing Code | [UPC], International Plumbing Code [IPC], and Virginia Plumbing Code).
13. Safety Regulations : Knowledge of OSHA 10/30, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space safety, and PPE requirements for plumbing environments.
14. Hands-On Demonstration – Ability to demonstrate plumbing installations, soldering, and mechanical joining techniques in a classroom or lab environment.
15. Instructional Delivery – Ability to teach hands-on technical content clearly and effectively to diverse learners.
16. Fixture Installation – Understanding of the proper installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, showers, and water heaters.
17. Curriculum Integration – Skill in aligning instructional content with industry standards and certification requirements.
18. Pipefitting and Installation – Skilled in cutting, threading, bending, and joining pipe materials safely and accurately.
19. Represent NOVA Professionally – Ability to uphold institutional standards and positively represent NOVA Workforce in all instructional and industry settings.
Minimum Work Experience:
20. Prior teaching or training experience in the subject field/industry or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
21. Practical working experience in the subject field/industry and related industries.
22. Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise applicable to the course being taught.
23. Be familiar with subject area certification processes, guidelines, and procedures.
24. Working knowledge of computer applications and the ability to use computers for providing class presentation.
Additional Considerations:
25. Practical working experience in the subject field/industry and related.
26. Experience teaching “boot camp” style training course
27. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
28. Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
29. Experience working with adult learners.