What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Red Hat position at Northern VA Community College?
Title: Workforce Adjunct Instructor – Red Hat
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Fairfax County - 059
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $60-100 per teaching hour base rate, based on education and teaching experience. Industry certifications in specific content areas may adjust rate.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
NOVA Workforce Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
Duties and Tasks: ·
- Provide hands-on instruction and practical training to prepare students for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®) certification.
- Teach subject material to students in various formats to accommodate different learning styles to successfully prepare students to pass the certification exam.
- Create instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, student handouts, hands-on lab exercises and training aids).
- Deliver training in both a traditional classroom setting and/or virtually.
- Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities.
- Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
- Assist in class scheduling and program management.
- Complete all mandatory training at hiring and annually thereafter.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS
Essential Functions:
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
KSA’s
- Deep knowledge of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
- Some experience with Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction (assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, modules).
- Ability to communicate complex subjects in a clear and engaging way.
- Excellent organizational and classroom management skills.
- Ability to work with groups of varying ages, skills level, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work individually as well as on a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience teaching or facilitating technical training programs.
- Experience teaching adult learners.
- Must be Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®) certified.
- Previous experience in an educational or training setting.
- Relevant industry experience.
- Prior experience teaching in higher education.
- Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
- Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $60 - $100
