Adjunct Instructor- ELECTRICAL [Wise County Campus]

Weatherford College; Wise (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College in Virginia is seeking adjunct instructors for continuous recruitment in various disciplines. This role involves teaching courses, mentoring students, and creating an effective learning environment in multiple modalities. Applicants must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools standards and have significant experience in the electrical field, as well as appropriate credentials.

Successful candidates will be skilled in creating impactful learning experiences and interacting with a diverse student population. A background check is required for this security-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical field-service or installation.
• Possession of a valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Experience teaching or training adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Provide feedback and submit final grades promptly.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and complete required training.

Skills

Effective communication

Instructional design

Respect and ethical standards

Education

Associate degree with 2-5 years of experience or higher

Job description

Job Description Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. By applying, you will be added to a pool that the departmental search committee may draw from as needed throughout the academic year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction that facilitates student acquisition of specific learning outcomes for the assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual‑credit modalities.
• Provide timely feedback, respond to student communications, and submit final grades promptly.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and complete any required training.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.

Required Education

All faculty members must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for teaching workforce certificate or degree completion courses, which include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the discipline. Acceptable credentials are:

• Associate degree and 2–5 years of work experience in the field.
• Bachelor’s degree and 6–10 years of work experience in the field.
• Master’s degree and 11–15 years of work experience in the field.
• Doctorate degree and 16+ years of work experience in the field.

Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with the application.

Required Experience

A minimum of five years of work experience in the electrical field‑service, installation, and repair, and possession of a valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license. Copies of current license/certificates must be submitted with the application.

Preferred Education & Experience

Completed a course in teaching adults or have experience instructing/training adults from diverse backgrounds, or supervising electrical technicians.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual‑credit courses.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and the public.
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Practice professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Observe College policies and procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security‑sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males aged 18 to 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.