English Adjunct Instructor

English Adjunct Instructor

Southwest Virginia Community College invites applications for adjunct faculty positions. The College seeks faculty who will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work effectively with students, staff, and others in a climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success. Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission and goals;

upholding the College's values; and personal and program evaluation. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. 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).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
• Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
• Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
• Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success
• Technology capability (access to WIFI, computers) to teach remotely
• All teaching positions of Southwest Virginia Community College requires the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually. Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education. The successful candidate must embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

Additional Considerations:

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with on-line teaching
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer