Virginia's Community Colleges

Working Title Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor - CNC Machining

Role Title Adjunct Instructor

Role Code 

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band 

Position Number 293A0000

Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College

Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)

Work Location Hampton - 650

Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- 

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? 

Work Schedule 

Varied, not to exceed 29 hours per week.

Sensitive Position No

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 changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships.

Non-Credit Adjunct Instructors are required to provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Virginia Peninsula Community College’s non-credit learners. Non-Credit Adjunct Instructors are required to fully participate in the mission and community of the college. The major emphasis shall be on teaching, by working with non-credit program participants in classrooms, laboratories, clinical sites, field sites, distance learning, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.

Teaching Load

Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor teaching loads during the calendar year will include such combination of day, evening, weekend, and distance education classes as the needs of the college require. Non-Credit Adjunct Instructors work up to 1500 hours throughout the calendar year, which will be primarily focused on teaching contact hours, but may include other related duties such as classroom preparation and closure activities; curriculum design and lesson preparation; participant advising and support; participant assignment assessment and evaluation; etc. Teaching assignments may include classes at the Hampton or Historic Triangle campuses and/or off-site locations; on-campus and online classes; day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience working as a CNC Machinist or Programmer.
• Level 1 NIMS Milling Operations/Turning Operations Certification or ability to earn within 6 months.
• NIMS Inspector credential or ability to earn within 6 months.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of advanced tooling and machining processes.
• Knowledge of CAD and CAM software-(Feature CAM and Autodesk Inventor).
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds for machining all types of metals.
• Knowledge of operation and G-code programming of CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Knowledge of operation and use of manual lathes and vertical milling machines.
• Knowledge of programming, set up and operating CNC machine tools.
• Knowledge of use of multi-axis machines.
• Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of interpreting and producing technical blueprints, models, and specifications.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.
• Knowledge of competency-based education principles and methods.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.

Abilities:

• Ability to apply CNC Machining theories to practical applications.
• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
• Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Ability to manage a class of 10, which includes live work, lectures and labs on site and off site.
• Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem solving among educational participants.
• Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.
• Ability to adapt to state requirements, local needs, and national trends.
• Ability to use Email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Additional Considerations
• Journeyman CNC Machinist.
• Considerable teaching experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required TravelNone

Posting Number ADJ_589P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 99

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Job Open Date 11/11/2021

Job Close Date 12/31/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Agency Website VPCC.edu

Contact Name Human Resources

Email hr@vpcc.edu

Phone Number (757) 825-2728

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Additional Information 

Background Check Statement Disclaimer 

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement 

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA StatementThe VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/40253

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