Adjunct Instructor - Information Technology Certifications Details

Adjunct Instructor - Information Technology Certifications

Virginia Piedmont VA Community College - Virginia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, comprehensive community college. As part of the 23 college Virginia Community College System, PVCC serves the city of Charlottesville and the six adjacent counties. PVCC is nationally recognized for its outstanding transfer curriculum; its relationship with its neighbor, the University of Virginia; and its Workforce Development Programs serving local employers.

The Workforce Services division at Piedmont Virginia Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to support a variety of workforce training and credentialing programs across the region. Position is responsible for providing effective didactic and skills instruction to engage an adult learner audience; maintaining a positive and safe learning environment; ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; and serving as a role model and advocate for student success. Other responsibilities include holding review, remediation and office hour sessions for students; maintaining participation and performance records; collaborating with faculty and staff on curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment; providing timely and appropriate response to student, staff and partner inquiries; reporting incidents; participating in professional development and partner onboarding requirements; maintaining professional competence, certifications/licensure; and assisting in student recruitment activities.

Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations. This is not a remote position.

Information technology programs include Fundamentals, A+, Network+ and Security + credentials offered through CompTIA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of occupational experience in information technology

• Current CompTIA certification(s)

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  Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise

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  Excellent written and oral communication skills

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  Commitment to community college philosophy and student success

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners and/or in a community college

• Experience using Canvas or similar learning management system

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  Associate’s degree in information technology or related field

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  Recent experience preparing adult students for success on credentialing exams

Special Requirements