Title: Workforce Development Electrical Instructor
Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Location: Hampton
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part 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. Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 1,500 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 NCCER Core, Electrical Levels 1 and 2 courses in Workforce Development. The Adjunct Electrical Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s Residential Electrician program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Electrical department.
Instructor Topics
* electrical circuits
* electrical theory
* introduction to the National Electrical Code
* device boxes
* hand bending
* raceways and fittings
* conductors and cables
* basic electrical construction drawings
* residential electrical services
* alternating current
* motors
* electric lighting
* conduit bending
* pull and junction boxes
* conductor installations
* cable tray
* conductor terminations and splices
* grounding and bonding
* circuit breakers and fuses
* control systems and fundamental concepts
* load calculations
* transformers
* commercial electrical systems
* health care facilities
* standby and emergency systems
* fire alarm systems
* medium voltage termination and splices
Other Responsibilities
* maintaining program inventories
* ensuring sufficient consumables, supplies, and equipment
* preparing and making instructional materials readily available
* monitoring electrical lab and equipment needs for proper operations
* securing instructional aids and materials as needed
* establishing and maintaining a working relationship with the electrical industry to ensure training relevance and create a pipeline of jobs for graduating students
* performing other duties as assigned by the Director
Minimum Qualifications
* High School graduate or equivalent
* Significant work experience within the electrical field
* Prior experience delivering or developing training
* 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 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 instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
* Planning and organizing instruction to maximize documented student learning
* Adopting methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes
* Evaluating student performance fairly and consistently and returning student work promptly to promote maximum learning
* Maintaining accurate records of student progress and submitting final grade rosters to the 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
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