What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nine-Month Engineering Teaching Faculty position at Wytheville Community College?
Posting Summary
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
$60,000-$75,000
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. The contract period is August 16th-May 15th the following year.
This position provides innovative instruction in Engineering for courses included in AS and AAS degrees at Wytheville Community College. This position requires the faculty member to build and offer courses in traditional, hybrid and distance learning formats. Faculty member is expected to meet assigned classes as scheduled, submit records and reports on time, teach assigned courses in college programs and as needed by the college, hold required office hours, participate on assigned college committees, and contribute positively to the learning environment and the campus community. The faculty member serves as an advisor to students in the transfer programs.
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 discipline 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; Experience or a willingness to engage in advising and mentoring students;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and staff; and Proficiency with educational technology and tools (e.g., learning management systems like Canvas or Blackboard, online teaching, multimedia integration, etc.).
1-2 years of teaching experience in a college or university setting;
Knowledge of pedagogical strategies and teaching methods for general education courses; Experience or a willingness to engage in advising and mentoring students;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and staff; and Proficiency with educational technology and tools (e.g., learning management systems like Canvas or Blackboard, online teaching, multimedia integration, etc.).
Additional Considerations
Community College teaching experience
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
May be required to travel to all WCC locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1596P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/24/2025
Job Close Date
04/21/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Malinda Poole Eversole
Email
HR@wcc.vccs.edu
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.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
