What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCV Part Time Faculty - Sketching, Blueprint Reading, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Fall 2026) - Newport position at CCV - Instructor?
Every year Community College of Vermont employs nearly 500 part-time faculty to teach its courses at 12 locations statewide and online, and we are always looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers. All faculty work part-time with a maximum of three courses each semester.
Our Mission: The Community College of Vermont, a Vermont State College, supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success.
The Community College of Vermont seeks applicants for a part-time faculty position to teach Sketching, Blueprint Reading, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (3 Credits) in Newport for the Fall 2026 semester.
Note: This course will take place the Northern State Correctional Facility and the use of technology will be limited.
Semester Dates: 9/10/2026 - 12/17/2026
Semester Times: Thursdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) in Newport, Vermont
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts and practices of annotated sketching, print reading, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). It addresses the interpretation of blueprints and schematic diagrams as well as free-hand sketching and the use of basic drafting tools and techniques. Students are introduced to projection techniques and drafting conventions.
Essential Objectives: 1. Identify and describe different types of drawings.
2. Draw simple free-hand sketches of an object or process including three dimensional sketches.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of basic drafting tools, geometric dimensioning, tolerancing and lettering.
4. Read and interpret blueprints and schematics including electrical schematics.
5. Perform reviews of drawings and specifications including checking for inaccuracies, errors and interferences.
6. Identify and describe the use of standard drawing symbols and notations.
7. Draw and interpret objects in orthographic projection.
8. Create a portfolio of professional quality projects.
9. Explain the process of computer aided drafting.
Note: This course will take place the Northern State Correctional Facility and the use of technology will be limited, students will largely be working with paper and pencil.
Requirements: Master’s degree in engineering or a highly aligned field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or highly aligned field and significant experience are also encouraged to apply.
The budgeted wage for this position is $4,365 per 3-credit course.
Per VSC policy we are unable to offer remote employment for individuals who reside in North Dakota, Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, or outside of the USA.
CCV values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. CCV welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.
Additional Information: All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered, please submit a complete application package which includes our online employment application, cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references at: https://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/employment/
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Salary : $4,365