Adjunct - School of Information and Industrial Technologies

Title: Adjunct - School of Information and Industrial Technologies

Agency: Mountain Empire Community Coll

Location: Wise - 195

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Per credit hour rate is determined based on educational and work experience qualifications.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

Adjunct instructor positions available for various areas in the School of Information and Industrial Technologies, including but not limited to Information Technology, Software Engineering, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Construction, Electricity, Energy Technology, Solar Installer, welding, 3-D Design, Computer-Aided Drafting, GIS, Electromechanical Technology, Machinery, Mechatronics, Computer Networking Technology, Computer Software Specialist, Cybersecurity, and Industrial Safety.

Adjunct Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line applications must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. An adjunct is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and actively contributing to the academic, professional, and community life of the college. The role emphasizes instructional excellence through innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and assessment.

This position requires a commitment to continuous professional growth aligned with the college’s mission and goals.

• Teaching Effectiveness, Academic Preparation, and/or Related Occupational Experience requirements based upon criteria in the VCCS-29:
  Normal Minimum Criteria for Each Faculty Rank.
• Must demonstrate ability to deliver coursework electronically in online environment and utilizing multiple teaching strategies as well as in-person instruction.
• Has a thorough understanding of the varied backgrounds and experiences of student populations 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) is required.

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