Virginia Community College System Danville , VA 24541
Posted 2 weeks ago
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Instructor of English Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 279F0059 Agency Danville Community College Agency/Division Danville Community College (Div) Work Location Danville
Regular Hours: Monday
Wednesday 8 a.m.
5 p.m. and other times as needed
This is a face-to-face full-time 9-month teaching assignment at the college, with an anticipated start date of 8/16/24.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
Danville Community College is seeking an Instructor of English. This is a full-time face-to-face faculty position teaching a combination of college composition and literature courses. The Instructor of English will have regular Involvement with required assessment of curricula programming and general education objectives.
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
Master's degree in English or related field, OR Master's degree in any field with at least 18 graduate hours in English.
Demonstrated ability to teach college composition.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.
Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making.
Ability to communicate with a diverse community of faculty, staff and students.
Skilled in written and oral communication.
Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating.
Skilled in communicating college policies and procedures.
Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students.
Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching and commitment to the community college mission.
Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.
Ability to effectively teach in classrooms and labs.
Please attach transcripts to confirm your awarded degrees and concentration(s) of study.
Additional Considerations
Eighteen graduate hours in a second discipline.
Previous teaching experience.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum and course design and development.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_1347P Recruitment Type General Public
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information 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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
Teaching Philosophy
Writing Sample
Other Document
Certificate
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
AHP Letter
Sample Lesson Plan
Sample Syllabus
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