Information Technology

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,092,000 - 1,894,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College is seeking an adjunct Information Technology instructor to teach courses in Virginia Beach, with options for in-person or remote delivery via Zoom.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in the teaching field, at least two years in IT, and relevant certifications. The position supports student success and may include day, evening, or weekend assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field or associate in teaching field with demonstrated competency.
• Minimum of two years of IT work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
• Certifications: A+, Network+, Microsoft, and/or CISCO.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates student knowledge and skills.
• Align course activities with student learning outcomes and use active learning strategies.
• Deliver instruction and assess student learning with timely feedback.
• Work during day/evening/weekend as determined by courses assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each credit course.

Skills

IT experience

Communication

CANVAS

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in teaching field

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

Title: Information Technology

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Virginia Beach - 810

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description:

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 28,000 students in 2019-20. 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 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% 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

• 1.Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• 2.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.
• 3.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.
• 4.Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• 5.Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each credit course assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field or associates in the teaching field with demonstrated competency in the teaching field.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in IT
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format
• Certifications: A+, Network+ , Microsoft, and or CISCO

Additional Considerations:

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Two years or more of training/teaching experience
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success.