Workforce Development Structural Fitting Instructor
About The Position
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 Marine Trades Training (MTT) Structural Fitting in Workforce Development. The Adjunct Structural Fitting Instructor directly supports Workforce Development’s MTT Structural Fitting program. This position helps meet all training needs for the Workforce Development Structural Fitting department.
Requirements
- Competency in reading, understanding, and applying blueprint knowledge to course projects.
- Understanding and applying math and measurement skills to assigned activities and course projects.
- Competency in use of structural fitting tools and steel shapes to complete effective repairs and building of steel ships, fairing deck plates and installing stiffeners.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students in identifying and performing appropriate safety practices and procedures.
- Ensure all weld lines are clear and safe.
- Recognize, identify, and properly use structural fitting tools and equipment.
- Operate and troubleshoot basic maintenance on structural fitting equipment.
- Understand and identify job requirements.
- Instruct students in exhibiting workplace readiness including effective communication and work ethic.
- Identify and understand ship structures, ship orientation, and ship traversing terminology.
- Demonstrate competency in reading, understanding, and applying blueprint knowledge to course projects.
- Understand and apply math and measurement skills to assigned activities and course projects.
- Demonstrate competency in use of structural fitting tools and steel shapes to complete effective repairs and building of steel ships, fairing deck plates and installing stiffeners.
- Other duties may be assigned by the Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
