Architecture / Computer-Aided Drafting Adjunct

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Virginia's Community College System seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach courses in architecture or engineering technology, delivering instruction in classroom, remote via Zoom, or online formats to a diverse student body.

The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and providing feedback, holding weekly office hours, and aligning activities with course learning outcomes, with assessments early in the term and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Engineering Technology or Associate Degree with demonstrated teaching competency.
• Two years related work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Align course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ active learning strategies and appropriate technology; provide prompt, meaningful feedback.
• Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; conduct meaningful assessments; implement action plans based on prior evaluations.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in Architecture or Engineering Technology with demonstrated competency

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

3DS Max

Job description

Job Description

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

Functional Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
• Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

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

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Engineering Technology related field OR an Associate Degree in Architecture or Engineering Technology with demonstrated competency in the teaching field.
• Two years related work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with the latest revisions of one or more of the following: AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, or 3DS Max.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

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.