Information System Technology Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia AG; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 1,092,000 - 1,761,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College invites applications for part-time Information Systems Technology adjunct faculty in the STEM school. Adjuncts teach college-level IST courses on campus or through hybrid/online delivery, maintaining currency in the field and participating in departmental communications.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in IST/CS or a Bachelor’s in IST/CS or related field, plus two years of related experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of related occupational experience.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to write syllabi and exams; develop learning strategies and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level IST courses in-person on campus or via hybrid/online formats.
• Maintain currency in IST pedagogy and community college trends.
• Participate in departmental communication and syllabus development.

Skills

Two years related occupational exp

Education

Master's degree + 18 grad hours IST/CS

Bachelor's degree IST/CS or related field

Job description

Title: Information System Technology Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $793 - $1278/credit hour; Faculty rank determined when credentialed

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses

Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Information Systems Technology (IST) Adjunct Faculty in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. IST adjunct faculty are needed to teach college-level courses in-person on the main Virginia Western campus, as well as hybrid or distance learning/online courses. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education. In addition, faculty are expected to be active participants in departmental communication.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review of applications will occur when an adjunct faculty need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of related occupational experience.

Educational Requirements:

• Transfer courses require a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Information Systems Technology (IST), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field.
• Other Information Systems Technology courses require a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Technology (IST), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations:

• Master's degree in the teaching field. Experience teaching in a college setting. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations. Experience using technology in the classroom and teaching online. Occupational experience and current certifications in the topic of interest.