Adjunct Faculty - Diesel (Manassas Campus)

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Diesel (Manassas Campus)

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Manassas - 683

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1249).

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

General Description:

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions:

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, 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; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSA's:

• knowledge of major concepts, theories, and subject matter in Diesel Technology.
• Subjects in the discipline include, but are not limited to, Diesel Engine Systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Air Brake Systems, Heavy Duty Suspension and Service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills The ability to relate basic principles to students
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred but not mandatory if offset by extensive field experience.
• Must have at least 2 years documented work related experience
• Must have at least two ASE certifications with in the Medium- Heavy Truck certification of T1-T8 or School bus certification S1-S7. One of the certifications needs to be at least in electrical and then in the area they want to teach
• Must have some industry recognized certifications in related field

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with fleet environments (public sector, transit, logistics, or construction)
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred but not mandatory if offset by extensive field experience.
• ASE Certifications (T-Series for Medium/Heavy Trucks), CDL (Class A or B preferred)
• Experience implementing or adhering to safety programs and inspection protocols
• Must have 2 years of full-time equivalent experience