Adjunct Instructor of Electricity and Renewable Energy

Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for Electricity and Renewable Energy. The role involves creating curriculum, teaching classes, and supporting student success. Instruction will be primarily in-person at the main campus or other locations in Virginia, requiring residency in the state. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.
Title: Adjunct Instructor of Electricity and Renewable Energy

Agency: Southwest Virginia Community College

Location: Tazewell - 185

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $754-$1034 Per Semester Credit Hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking an energetic and engaging individual to fill the role of Electricity and Renewable Energy Adjunct Instructor (credit-programs). This position will serve Southwest Virginia Community College’s Business, Engineering, and Industrial Technology Division. Instructional workload will be based on current demand and on a contract basis. Instruction will primarily be conducted at the main campus or may be at other off campus locations in the service region of Southwest Virginia Community College. Travel may be required. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and create a student-oriented learning environment. Classes may be offered during evening or weekend hours.

Responsibilities Include
• Creates course curriculum, assignments, and learning objectives.
• Must possess ability to prepare/adjust curriculum and training content to relate to various audiences
• Proven ability and previous track record of serving as a brand ambassador to support the recruitment of potential students
• Ability to plan, organize, and work independently
• Expected to be reliable, responsible, professional, and efficient
• Promotes and supports student success
• Administer exams and evaluate student progress
• Create an engaging instructional environment to a diverse population of students from various backgrounds
• Other duties may be assigned as required

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:
• Must have strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The successful candidate must possess a minimum of five years of experience in electrical installation, solar and wind energy, industrial maintenance and/or a related field and demonstrate advanced knowledge of electricity and alternative energy concepts.
• Successful applicants must be safety oriented and ensure all guidelines are always followed by staff and students alike.
• The idea candidate will be experienced to provide instruction in several of the following areas: basic electricity, solar energy systems, design, setup and maintenance, photovoltaic energy systems, and wind energy systems.

Additional Considerations:
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience utilizing technology in the classroom.
• Minimum of an A.A.S degree in a related field.