Job Description

Posting Summary
Working Title Noncredit Hospitality Program Instructor
Role Title
Role Code
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 293A9999
Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College
Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)
Work Location Multiple Locations
Hiring Range 0
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
Varies according to student enrollment
Sensitive Position No

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. Noncredit 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.
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching Load
This noncredit Adjunct Instructor position is part-time and contracted on a course-by-course basis as needed on a contract basis, 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 a combination of day, evening, weekend, and distance education classes based on course schedules and instructor availability. This position's primary training location will be at the Historic Triangle Campus located in Williamsburg, VA. Other training opportunities may also be available at VPCC's Hampton campus.
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. Adjuncts appointed to "Lead" Instructor positions may also be required to perform some course coordination tasks and duties as well as significant learner advising on an ad hoc basis. 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.
Professional Activities and Contributions
Virginia Peninsula Community College's Hospitality program is an intensive two-track program with the option to choose between a Hospitality focus (122 contact hours) and a Food Service focus (136 contact hours). As with all adjunct instructors, some additional responsibilities include: assisting with design, development, and assessment of curriculum; serving in the role of mentor for learners and contributing to College governance and to service; collaborating in a diverse and collegial organizational culture with high standards for performance; remaining current in the academic discipline and in trends in teaching through professional development, further education, industry work-based activities and/or scholarship. In addition, the position also requires acquisition and expense tracking/reporting of class supplies and materials.
Special Assignments
May 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 Qualifications
Extensive Formal Education/Training and/or Experience in Hospitality Management and/or Food Service
Some teaching, training and/or mentoring experience required, preferably in the field(s) of Hospitality and/or Food Service and preferably with adult / non-traditional learners.
Specialized knowledge

• Knowledge of Hospitality Service and Management (Hotel/Motel Management)
• Knowledge of Food Service (Restaurant/Industrial Kitchen) and Food Service Management
• 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.

Abilities

• Ability to apply Hospitality and Food Service Management theories to practical applications.
• Ability to assess learner performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Professional Certification/Certificate (if applicable)
• Some sort of professional, industry recognized credential in Food Service, Hospitality Management, Food Safety and/or Education (or equivalent) is required.

Additional Considerations
Significant curriculum development and/or instructional/project management experience strongly preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Minimal
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_2768P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 99
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 10/13/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website vpcc.edu
Contact Name
Email talentacquisition@vpcc.edu
Phone Number
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:
EEO Statement
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.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS 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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents * Unofficial Transcript 2

• Unofficial Transcript 3

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