School of BTT Building Trades and Construction Management Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and recognized industry certifications to include journeyman or master’s tradesman or contractor
- A licensure, OSHA 10, or OSHA 30 cards
- Five years’ occupational experience in the building or trades fields and experience reading and interpreting various kinds of blueprints or work drawings with reference to local, state and national building codes
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to write syllabi and exams
- Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments
- Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds
Additional Considerations
- Associates degree in Engineering Construction, Architecture, Electrical Technology or Technical Studies along with two years’ occupational experience in building, construction management or related field
- Knowledge of construction estimating, contracts, bidding process, insurance, and/or taxes
- Experience using technology in the classroom
- Experience teaching at the high school or community college-level