Title: IT/Cyber Instructor (Non credit)
Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Location: Hampton - 650
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: 0
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 Community College seeks experienced and nationally certified professionals to teach noncredit IT and Cybersecurity classes in the College’s Workforce Development Division. The program’s core is the CompTIA Suite of Cybersecurity classes (Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+), but experienced and credentialed professionals in other fields are needed to expand the program further.
Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor positions are part-time and contracted on a course-by-course basis, as needed, and will not exceed 1500 contracted hours per year. Contracts may include a combination of teaching contact hours, classroom preparation and closure activities; curriculum design and lesson preparation; participant advising and support; and participant assignment assessment and evaluation. Teaching schedules may include day, evening, weekend, and distance education classes based on course schedules and instructor availability.
Workforce development programs prioritize industry credential attainment and skill enhancement. Teaching experience is helpful, but not required. 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. Minimum Qualifications:
Must hold a valid nationally recognized certification in the subject area to be taughtAdditional Considerations:
1. Significant work experience within field and occupation
2. Demonstrated ability to perform tasks within field and occupation
3. Knowledge of all applicable topics, skills, and trends within field and occupation
4. Industry certification(s) within field and occupation
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Prior experience delivering or developing training
7. Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of software including word processing, presentation, spread sheet, database, and communication packages