Adjunct Instructor Pool - Skilled Trades; Electrical, Plumbing Maintenance

Adjunct Instructor Pool – Skilled Trades (Electrical, Plumbing & Maintenance)

Position Type:
Part‑time adjunct instructor in the Workforce Services division of Piedmont Virginia Community College. Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend, and at various on‑campus locations. This role is not eligible for telework and requires presence on campus.

This incumbent will provide effective didactic and skills instruction to an adult learner audience, maintain a positive and safe learning environment, ensure adherence to policies and procedures, and serve as a role model and advocate for student success.

Other duties include:

• Holding review, remediation, and office‑hour sessions for students
• Maintaining participation and performance records
• Collaborating with faculty and staff on curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment
• Providing timely and appropriate responses to student, staff, and partner inquiries
• Reporting incidents
• Participating in professional development and partner onboarding requirements
• Maintaining professional competence, certifications, and licensure
• Assisting in student recruitment activities

• Two years of occupational teaching experience
• Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to community college philosophy and student success
• Experience teaching adult learners
• Experience using Canvas or a similar learning management system
• Recent experience preparing students for credentialing exams
• NCCER Certified Instructor or NCCER Master Level credential (preferred)

All applications must be submitted online through the PVCC application portal. Attach the following documents:

• Online Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Three professional references (names, addresses, emails, telephone numbers)

References and a criminal background check are required. This position will not consider candidates requiring immigration sponsorship at this time.

Human Resources – Piedmont Virginia Community College
Email: human resources
Phone: 434‑961‑6567

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is a non‑residential two‑year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia. Skilled trade programs include maintenance technician, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, carpentry, and construction safety (including OSHA).