Adjunct BLD – Construction Management

Adjunct BLD – Construction Management

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session.

Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

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.

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Required Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students.
• Ability to use formative and summative assessment measure to enhance student learning.
• Experience with or ability to utilize proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Ability to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods to enhance classroom instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Available to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies. (Qualifying degree(s) must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.)
• An Associate degree plus minimum of two years of full-time college-level teaching experience and/or related occupational experience in the teaching field. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalency.
• Certification and/or work experience in Planning & Scheduling using industry up to date software.

Additional Considerations:

• OSHA 500 Trainer Certification.
• Practical experience in Site Supervision and Field Operations and/or Construction Project Scheduling and Estimating.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Research experience in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Master's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.