Nine-Month Engineering Teaching Faculty

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wytheville Community College seeks a Nine-Month Engineering Teaching Faculty to deliver innovative instruction in Engineering for AS and AAS degrees. You will teach 100- and 200-level courses, including lab components, in traditional, hybrid, and online formats.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Engineering or related field, with 18 graduate hours, and 1–2 years of college teaching experience. The faculty will advise students and engage in recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering from a regionally accredited institution.
• 1–2 years of teaching experience in a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of pedagogical strategies and teaching methods for general education courses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency with educational technology and tools (e.g., LMS such as Canvas or Blackboard, classroom technologies, online teaching, multimedia integration, etc.).
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate level coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach 100- and 200-level courses included in AS and AAS degrees, covering engineering foundations, design, and related math concepts.
• Build and offer courses in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats, including lab instruction.
• Meet assigned classes as scheduled and assess program health and learning outcomes.
• Advise students in Engineering and transfer programs and promote recruitment via student/community engagement.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Educational technology

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Canvas/Blackboard

Learning management systems

Job description

Working Title Nine-Month Engineering Teaching Faculty Role Title 9 month-Assistant Professor Role Code 01014-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 288F0081 Agency Wytheville Community College Agency/Division Wytheville Community College (Div) Work Location Wythe - 197 Hiring Range $70,000-$85,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full 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

Dependent upon courses taught.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.

Wytheville Community College is seeking a Nine-Month Engineering Teaching Faculty. This position provides innovative instruction in Engineering for 100- and 200-level courses included in AS and AAS degrees to include engineering foundations, design, use of related computer programming and software, related mathematical problem-solving, ethics, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials, etc. Typical loads for full-time faculty are 15 credit hours per semester with 10 student engagement hours required each week.

This position requires the faculty member to build and offer courses in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats, to include lab instruction. Faculty member is expected to meet assigned classes as scheduled, timely submit records and reports, teach assigned courses in college programs as needed by the college, regularly assess program health and learning outcomes, actively participate on assigned standing committees, and contribute positively to the learning environment and the campus community. The faculty member will also serve as an advisor to students in the Engineering and other transfer programs. The faculty member will be expected to market Engineering program and courses, and to promote recruitment via student and community engagement activities.

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

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering from a regionally accredited institution.
• 1-2 years of teaching experience in a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of pedagogical strategies and teaching methods for general education courses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency with educational technology and tools (e.g., learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard, classroom technologies, online teaching, multimedia integration, etc.).; and
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate level coursework.

Additional Considerations

Community College teaching experience and/or engineering lab setting experience.

Curriculum design experience; and

Ability to teach physics and/or mathematics courses.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

May be required to travel to all WCC locations.

Posting Number FAC_2124P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 11/04/2026 Job Close Date 12/04/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.wcc.vccs.edu

Contact Name Malinda Poole Eversole Email [e-mail] Phone Number 276-223-4869

Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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.

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