Corporate & Professional Training Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia Western Community College

Commensurate based on qualifications

United States, Virginia, Roanoke

Nov 09, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title	Corporate & Professional Training Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)
Role Title	Adjunct Faculty
Role Code
FLSA	Exempt
Pay Band
Position Number
Agency	Virginia Western Community College
Division	Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location	Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range	Commensurate based on qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel	No
EEO Category	B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-	Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?	No
Work Schedule	Varies based on needs of the corporate client. Instructional delivery can be online, on campus, or at the corporate client's site. Adjunct instructors for corporate and professional training are appointed on an as-needed basis, contract-by-contract.
Sensitive Position	No
Job Description	Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for dynamic, adult-learning oriented, exceptional part-time Corporate & Professional Training Adjunct Faculty in the School of Career & Corporate Training ( CCT) to design, develop, and implement innovative, cutting-edge, customized corporate and professional training programs for our diverse clients who are positioned in a cross-sectioning of the economic landscape we serve.
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	Bachelors degree required in Adult Education, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational & Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or other related discipline aligned to Corporate & Professional Training. A minimum of three (3) years in industry training, corporate training, or community college teaching. Demonstrated history of instructional design and delivery. Demonstrated ability to motivate participants using experiential learning strategies to evoke metacognitive outcomes. Knowledge and ability to use perceptual and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions that affect individual learning and change. Knowledge and ability to use theoretical underpinnings to achieve maximum, effective performance and transfer of training. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with participants from a diverse academic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds. Mastery of adult learning principles. Ability to deliver programmatic offerings on client site. Ability to utilize current technology for design, development, and implementation ( ADDIE) of courses. Demonstrated ability in audience engagement and dynamic presentation skills. Ability to concurrently differentiate instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of corporate, strategic objectives, change management, and the growth mindset. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.
Additional Considerations	Masters degree in Adult Education, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational & Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or other related discipline aligned to Corporate & Professional Training. Knowledge of trending developments in related fields of specialization and the ability to retain and infuse said developments into course design and delivery. Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas and methods for new curricula and programs and the refinement and customization of existing programs.
Operation of a State Vehicle	No
Supervises Employees	No
Required Travel	Some travel may be required within the Roanoke Valley region--an approximate twenty-five (25) mile radius.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	ADJ_638P
Recruitment Type	General Public - G
Number of Vacancies	Multi-hire
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	01/31/2024
Job Close Date	02/01/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Agency Website	www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name
Email	hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants	Only on-line applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a professional bio attached as an "other document." Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: http://www.virginiawestern.edu/hr/careeropenings.php. Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 857-7283. Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: "711" or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.
Additional Information	Please submit a professional bio in the document section as an "other document."
Background Check Statement Disclaimer	The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement	The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement	The Virginia Community College System is accepting applications for the following position: Go to jobs.vccs.edu for more information and to apply. Applications only accepted online. Full background check required. The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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/41799