Information System Technology Adjunct Faculty; Part-Time

Overview

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System. 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 includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County.

The College was established in 1966 and has grown to more than 9,000 students in credit programs and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western is accepting applications for part-time Information Systems Technology (IST) Adjunct Faculty in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Adjunct faculty are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. IST adjunct faculty teach college-level courses in person on the main campus, as well as hybrid or distance learning/online courses. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education and to participate actively in departmental communication.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review occurs when an adjunct faculty need arises and will continue until positions are filled.

Only online applications will be accepted. The application must include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college work completed. We must receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If transcripts are not attached to the online application, please upload a document indicating that transcripts will be mailed. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.

Official transcripts are required of selected applicants. Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person submissions will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date. For more information, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Questions about the online application process may be directed to  or 857-7283.

Questions about accessibility:
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: 711 or  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes. Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.

Posting Summary and related role details are provided in the official postings. Roles include teaching IST courses in-person on campus, in hybrid formats, or online, as needed. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and to participate in departmental communication.

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Required Qualifications:

Two years of related occupational experience.

Educational requirements depend on the course(s) being taught:
Transfer courses require a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Information Systems Technology (IST), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a related field. Other IST courses require a Bachelor’s degree in IST, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curricula and assessments; and the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Master’s degree in the teaching field, experience teaching in a college setting, demonstrated skills in working with diverse populations, and experience using technology in the classroom and teaching online. Occupational experience and current certifications in the topic of interest may be considered.

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