Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleAssociate Instructor - Information TechnologyDepartmentProvost Information and Engineering TechnologiesPosting Number03375PLocationAlexandria, VA: 22311Full or Part TimeFull TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredSalary Range Position Summary Information

Basic Function

The primary responsibility of a faculty member at Northern Virginia Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students. The major emphasis is on excellent teaching by working with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities. Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens.

The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 36-39 credits over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach various courses in the IT discipline (ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP) that will include classes in the Year Up program. Courses are offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning environments. All faculty members must be available to teach day, evening and weekend classes. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, and participate in curriculum development and assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in the field or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Information Technology coursework. Industry certified in any of the following technologies: CCNA, CEH, A+, Network+, Security+, or Linux+. Two years of full-time related, preferably occupational, experience. The successful candidate must be willing to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes with the ability to be flexible to work at any of the College’s locations. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or doctoral degree in the teaching field. Ability to teach a wide range of Information Technology courses, including but not limited to ITD, ITE, ITN, and ITP. Experience teaching industry certifications such as CCNA, CEH, A+, Network+, Security+, or Linux+. Experience teaching in the community college environment.
Experience with and preparation for teaching culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and academically diverse students at the college-level; college-level teaching experience; experience with a diverse campus population; certification in teaching hybrid or online courses.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ability to effectively teach Information Technology concepts in the classroom. Ability to use technology to enhance classroom instruction. Ability to use on-line resources and Learning Management Systems. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.

Operation of a State VehicleNo Posting Detail Information

Open Date08/07/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the college.

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional InformationSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master’s degree in the field or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Information Technology coursework?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you Industry certified in any of the following technologies: CCNA, CEH, A+, Network+, Security+, or Linux+?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have two years of full-time related, preferably occupational, experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you willing to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes with the ability to be flexible to work at any of the College’s locations?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 2
2. Unofficial Transcript 3