Diesel Technology Adjunct

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,894,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks a Diesel Technology Adjunct to teach courses in its diesel program. The instructor will deliver instruction in a classroom or via Zoom and online formats, and provide timely feedback to students to support learning outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have a teaching background, related diesel experience, and ASE certification in Diesel technology; knowledge of Canvas or LMS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to teach diverse student populations.
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• ASE certification or strong diesel industry background preferred.
• Recent diesel training within five years required.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates knowledge and skills in the discipline.
• Align course activities with learning outcomes and engage students with active learning.
• Deliver instruction and provide timely feedback on student progress.
• Complete assessments and analyze evaluations to improve instruction.
• Maintain office hours and engage with students outside class.

Skills

Effective communication

College teaching experience

ASE certification (Medium/Heavy Truck)

Recent diesel training

Knowledge of Canvas or LMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in teaching/related field

Associate’s degree in teaching/related field with demonstrated competency

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Working Title Diesel Technology Adjunct Role Title Diesel Technology Adjunct Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 295A0374 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Chesapeake - 550 Hiring Range $793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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

• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
• Bachelor’s degree in teaching/related field OR associate’s degree in teaching/related field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Two (2) years of related occupational experience.
• ASE certified Medium/Heavy Truck Technician in the areas being taught. Or obtaining certification within one year of employment.
• Recent diesel training (within the past five years) with a transcript or certification from the program.

Additional Considerations

• 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.
• Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
• Experience teaching in diesel training program.
• Virginia State Inspection license.
• Refrigerant Recovery License.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel N/A

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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.

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.

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.

Job Close Date 09/29/2026

Contact Name Kathleen Geurts Email [e-mail] Phone Number

Agency Website TCC.EDU

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97673