Adjunct Faculty - School of Health and Safety

Job Overview

Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Health Sciences, Legal Administration, and Safety classes in various areas. We are seeking applicants available for on-campus, online, and nursing clinical instruction for daytime and/or evenings and/or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule and the VCCS-29 Faculty Ranking Profile.

Adjunct instructor positions are available in areas such as EMS, CNA, American Sign Language, phlebotomy, health information management, criminal justice, legal administration, corrections, and CPR.

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and actively contributing to the academic, professional, and community life of the college.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of MECC while emphasizing instructional excellence through innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization, committing to continuous professional growth aligned with the college’s mission and goals.

Provide quality instruction, meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

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.

• Teaching effectiveness, academic preparation, and/or related occupational experience based upon criteria in the VCCS-29:
  Normal Minimum Criteria for Each Faculty Rank.
• Ability to deliver coursework electronically in an online environment and utilizing multiple teaching strategies as well as in-person instruction.
• Thorough understanding of varied student backgrounds and the ability to create a sense of belonging, support, and engagement that considers and values all students in curriculum development and teaching.
• Proficiency in using computers, relevant software applications, and the institution’s learning management system (LMS).

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field or Associate’s in the teaching field with demonstrated competency in teaching.
• Minimum of two years of related occupational experience.

Wide range of coursework in the area of instruction. Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into instruction.

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). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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.

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.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.