Workforce Development Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor

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 HBI Core and HBI Maintenance Technician 2 courses in Workforce Development.

The Adjunct Facilities Maintenance Technician Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s Facilities Maintenance Technician program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Facilities Maintenance Technician department and is responsible for providing students with career technical training and instruction in the following areas: Basic Principles for Construction, Carpentry, Electrical Principles, Building Construction Technology, Housing Wiring, HVAC, Masonry, Plumbing, Green Applications for Residential Construction, Appliance Repair. This position will also motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, or study habits; coordinate with other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training. Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials. Keep up to date with and effectively use technology and media in the classroom. Track student attendance and post assignment feedback in a timely manner. Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the shop and classroom; on a routine basis, inquire if individual students need assistance. Participates in program evaluation and college activities. Perform other duties/participate in special projects as assigned. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan and implement and adhere to all school policies.

Other duties of this position include maintaining program inventories, ensuring there are sufficient consumables and supplies and equipment, ensuring all instructional materials are prepared and readily available, monitoring Facilities Maintenance lab and equipment needs for proper operations, securing instructional aids and materials as needed. This position will also establish and maintain a working relationship with the maintenance technician industry to ensure training is relevant and to create a pipeline of jobs for graduating students. Other duties may be assigned by the Director.

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