Adjunct Faculty - School of Health and Safety

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 8,800 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Community College in Wise, VA invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Health Sciences, Legal Administration, and Safety classes. Positions include on-campus, online, and nursing clinical instruction with daytime, evenings, or weekends.

Salary is per credit hour and based on academic prep and experience per the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule; contact Dean Wes Mullins and Amber Boring for details.

Qualifications

• Teaching effectiveness and ability to deliver in classroom and online environments.
• Proficiency with LMS and educational technology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Health Sciences, Legal Administration, and Safety classes in classroom/virtual/clinical settings.
• Develop syllabi and instructional materials; provide high-quality instruction and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to MECC policies and innovate in teaching practices, curriculum, and assessment.
• Maintain current competence and pursue professional growth aligned with MECC mission.

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - School of Health and Safety

Agency: Mountain Empire Community College

Location: Wise - 195

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $793 - $1693 per credit hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Health Sciences, Legal Administration, and Safety classes in various areas. We are seeking applicants available for on-campus, online, and nursing clinical instruction for daytime and/or evenings and/or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule and the VCCS-29 Faculty Ranking Profile. For further information, please contact the Dean Wes Mullins or Administrative Assistant of the School of Health and Safety Amber Boring, at 276-523-7456 or [e-mail] and [e-mail]. Adjunct instructor positions available for various areas in the School of Health and Safety, including but not limited to EMS, CNA, American sign language, phlebotomy, health information management, criminal justice, legal administration, corrections, and CPR. Adjunct Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line applications must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

Duties and Tasks

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and actively contributing to the academic, professional, and community life of the college.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of MECC while emphasizing instructional excellence through innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization, committing to continuous professional growth aligned with the college’s mission and goals.

Essential Functions

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teaching Effectiveness, Academic Preparation, and/or Related Occupational Experience requirements based upon criteria in the VCCS-29: Normal Minimum Criteria for Each Faculty Rank.
• Must demonstrate ability to deliver coursework electronically in online environment and utilizing multiple teaching strategies as well as in-person instruction.
• Has a thorough understanding of the varied backgrounds and experiences of student populations and the ability to create a sense of belonging, support, and engagement that considers and values all students in curriculum development and teaching.
• Proficiency in using computers, relevant software applications, and the institution’s learning management system (LMS) is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the teaching field or Associate's in the teaching field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Minimum of two years of related occupational experience.

Additional Considerations

Wide range of coursework in the area of instruction.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into instruction.