What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Natural Resources position at Southwest Virginia Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Adjunct Instructor of Natural Resources
Role Title
Adjunct Faculty - Instructor
Role Code
01013
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
Agency
Southwest Virginia Community College
Division
Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range
$754-$1034 Per Semester Credit Hour
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-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Schedule may vary
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking an energetic and engaging individual to fill the role of Instructor of Natural Resources – Environmental Management (credit-programs). This position will serve Southwest Virginia Community College’s Business, Engineering, and Industrial Technology Division. Instructional workload will be based on current demand and on a contract basis. Instruction will be conducted at the main campus, and off-campus for field trips, business tours, and experiential education activities and events. These outings and trips are an important part of the curriculum and provide a real-world element to the program. Travel may be required. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and create a student-oriented learning environment. Classes may be offered during day, evening, or weekend hours with days, dates, and times are negotiable.
Courses to be taught could include Concepts in Ecology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Environmental Management, adventure-based courses, and other outdoor related topics. Courses taught will be based on prior knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities Include:
- Creates course curriculum, assignments, and learning objectives.
- Must possess ability to prepare/adjust curriculum and training content to relate to various audiences.
- Proven ability and previous track record of serving as a brand ambassador to support the recruitment of potential students.
- Ability to plan, organize, and work independently.
- Expected to be reliable, responsible, professional, and efficient.
- Promotes and supports student success.
- Administer exams and evaluate student progress.
- Create an engaging instructional environment to a diverse population of students from various backgrounds.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Instructional faculty must reside in the state of Virginia or be available to teach in-person classes at one of the Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) locations (Main Campus, Lebanon, Bluefield, Southern Gap).
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
- Must have strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Successful candidate must possess a minimum of two years of work experience in biology, ecology, outdoor recreation, tourism, environmental science, natural resource management or related field.
- Successful applicant must be safety oriented and ensure all guidelines are always followed by staff and students alike.
- Extensive prior experience in adventure related activities of cycling, bike packing, kayaking, climbing/bouldering, and/or backpacking with knowledge of the outdoor industry, principles of leave no trace, risk management, program planning, and customer service.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Additional Considerations
- Prior community college teaching experience is preferred.
- Experience utilizing technology in the classroom
- Master’s degree in related field.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Some travel may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_2352P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/18/2025
Job Close Date
04/20/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Human Resources
Email
hr@sw.edu
Phone Number
276.964.7333
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit
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.
