Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Adjunct Instructor of Electricity and Renewable Energy

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 Electricity and Renewable Energy Adjunct Instructor (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 primarily be conducted at the main campus or may be at other off campus locations in the service region of Southwest Virginia Community College. 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 evening or weekend hours.

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.
• The successful candidate must possess a minimum of five years of experience in electrical installation, solar and wind energy, industrial maintenance and/or a related field and demonstrate advanced knowledge of electricity and alternative energy concepts.
• Successful applicants must be safety oriented and ensure all guidelines are always followed by staff and students alike.
• The idea candidate will be experienced to provide instruction in several of the following areas: basic electricity, solar energy systems, design, setup and maintenance, photovoltaic energy systems, and wind energy systems.

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience utilizing technology in the classroom.
• Minimum of an A.A.S degree in a related field.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel

Some travel may be required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ADJ_2350P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
03/18/2025

Job Close Date
04/01/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Agency Website
www.sw.edu

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 www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.

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.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83434