Associate Instructor (Geology)

Virginia Community College, United States

Updated: about 22 hours ago
Location: Prince, WEST VIRGINIA
Deadline: 27 Apr 2025

Posting Details
Posting Summary


Working Title Associate Instructor (Geology)
Role Title Associate Instructor I-Instr-R
Role Code A1003-FP
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 280G0003
Agency Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division NV280-Provost Woodbridge
Work Location Prince William - 153
Hiring Range Starting salary is commensurate based on education and experience within assigned level.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Work schedule varies as business need requires.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description: The Associate Instructor position will teach courses in Geology. Full-time teaching faculty are responsible for teaching various courses in the designated discipline/field of study. Teaching will potentially be in a variety of formats including face to face, remote, and online. The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 39 credits over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor is a restricted position, and the contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks: The primary responsibility of an Associate Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students. The major emphasis is on excellent teaching. Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens.
Essential Functions: As a part of this primary responsibility, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; conduct virtual student conferences as needed; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations. Faculty are also expected to maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
Employees must reside in DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Special Assignments

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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
  • Ability to use technology to enhance instruction
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical and oral/written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively teach online classrooms and labs
  • Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment as a faculty member at NOVA.


Required Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in the teaching field or appropriately qualifying field, OR a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Geology. Qualifying degrees and/or coursework must be awarded by/completed with a regionally accredited institution.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
  • A PhD in Geology or appropriately qualifying field.
  • Experience in hybrid or online classes.
  • College level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience.
  • Experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and experience in Community College teaching desired.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
n/a

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number FAC_1604P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 03/27/2025
Job Close Date 04/27/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports .
Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement
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.
ADA Statement
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.
E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83794

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