Power BI/Excel Instructor (PT)

Posting Details

Classification Information

FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Position Title Power BI/Excel Instructor (PT) Position Number PF2-PBEI Position Type Part Time Leave Format Faculty Shift As required to support the program. Supervisor Title Director of Occupational Programs Location All Locations Job Description - Summary

Surry Community College is seeking a qualified instructor to deliver Power BI training through its Workforce Technology and Community Education (WTCE) program. This position plays a key role in helping train the future workforce by providing practical, hands-on instruction in data visualization and business intelligence tools aligned with industry needs.

This position supports short-term workforce training designed to prepare students with in-demand data and analytics skills.

• Part-time, non-benefited position
• Instructional support and orientation provided
• Teaching experience not required

Flexible schedule to include day, afternoon, evening, online, or weekend classes based on program needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Excel, including dashboards, reports, and data visualization
• Teach data modeling, transformation (Power Query), and basic analytics concepts
• Demonstrate best practices for interpreting and presenting data insights
• Evaluate student performance and support skill development

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant industry experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar BI tools
• Knowledge of data visualization, reporting, and analysis
• Effective communication and instructional skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate in Business Administration or related field
• Microsoft Power BI certification or related credentials
• Microsoft Excel certification or related credentials
• Prior teaching or workforce training experience
• Experience with Excel, SQL, or data analytics tools

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Established for each curriculum program. Contact Director for specifics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; use a computer for prolonged periods; and lift up to 20 pounds if needed for instructional materials.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normal classroom environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Budget Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SFP948 Proposed Start Date 08/17/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 05/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Jill Harding, Director of Occupational Programs, at 336-386-3331 or hardingjm@surry.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Surry Website

• Mount Airy News

• Employment Security Commission

• NCCCS Website

• Winston - Salem Journal

• Job Board (Ex: Monster)

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Indeed

• • If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Other Document
• Certificate/Diploma/License