Adjunct Faculty-Petroleum Technology

WVNCC seeks qualified individuals to fill temporary, part‑time adjunct faculty positions on a course‑by‑course basis for the following areas:

• Academic Programs
• Workforce / Employer Training
• Community Education Courses
• Continuing Education Courses

The adjunct pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises and is based on enrollment. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The review of applications is ongoing. Qualified applications will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than a year (12 months).

Depending on the instructional needs of the college, courses may include:

• Day, evening, and weekend courses
• On‑Campus Courses (Wheeling, New Martinsville, and Weirton campuses)
• Remote/Online Courses (Synchronous and Asynchronous)

Academic Programs
: current adjunct faculty per load hour or equivalent rate. Load hours: 9 to 18 per academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters combined).

Workforce, Continuing Education, and Community Education
: based on the course structure and source of funding at the time the course is offered.

Required:

• At least five (5) years of field experience in any area of the petroleum industry: drilling, completion, production, midstream, services.
• A degree in Petroleum Technology or a related field AND at least two (2) years of field experience in the petroleum industry.

Preferred:

• At least five (5) years of field experience in the petroleum industry, a degree in Petroleum Technology, and training experience.
• Prior teaching or training experience.

• Follow the rules and regulations of the College.
• Promptly fill out and return any mandatory college forms (including paper forms and online forms).
• Complete administrative responsibilities by activating and using the WVNCC adjunct email account for institutional correspondence with staff and students.
• Use Northern on the Web (NOW) for reporting first‑week attendance and final grades within established institutional procedures and deadlines, student contact information, and other related processes.
• Use the College approved course syllabus incorporating all elements of the master course guide, and consistent with catalog description, student needs, and other institutional guidelines.
• Post the course syllabus in the Learning Management System (LMS) before the first class meeting or the first day of the semester for online sections.
• Submit a copy of the syllabus 48 hours before the class begins to the designated email address.
• Plan and implement strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes.
• Clearly explain assignments, expectations, attendance policy, grading policy, evaluation methods, and class procedures to students.
• Evaluate students on the basis of their achievements toward these objectives/outcomes.
• Post grades in the LMS meeting all required deadlines.
• Advise and assist students in matters related to course work outside the classroom.
• Utilize early warning systems for students who are not making satisfactory progress and/or refer students who may need support to the Academic Success Center (ASC).
• Meet each class during the scheduled hours in campus‑based classes OR participate in teaching and learning activities several times a week in online classes.
• Ensure that class is held the required number of hours scheduled during the term.
• Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, field trips, or other special activities needed for a course.
• Complete and submit all program and course assessment practices and instruments as requested.
• Understand and use technology that will enhance the teaching/learning in the classroom.
• Respond to academic appeals.

• Use assigned WVNCC email for all communication with students, other faculty, or staff (no personal or external email account).
• Actively engage with students at least weekly in discussion board(s) or online video sessions when applicable.
• Respond to all emails from students within 48 to 72 hours (3 business days maximum).
• Post a detailed syllabus in the class using the standard template and location in the course.
• Post grades for all gradable items in the grade…