Adjunct Instructor Pool - Agriculture & Hospitality

Adjunct Instructor Pool - Agriculture & Hospitality

Application Package must include—

• Online Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand‑delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review.

References & criminal background checks required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action Employer.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two‑year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – primarily residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

PVCC is nationally recognized for its outstanding transfer curriculum, its relationship with its neighbor, the University of Virginia, and its workforce development programs serving local employers.

The Workforce Services division at Piedmont Virginia Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to support a variety of workforce training, lifelong learning and credential programs across the region. The division offers a variety of courses in the agriculture and hospitality industries to include horticulture, beekeeping, landscape design, viticulture and enology, brewing, distilling, food and wine pairing and cannabis cultivation.

This position is responsible for providing effective didactic and skills instruction to engage an adult learner audience; maintaining a positive and safe learning environment; ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; and serving as a role model and advocate for student success. Other responsibilities include holding review, remediation and office hour sessions for students; maintaining participation and performance records; collaborating with faculty and staff on curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment;

providing timely and appropriate response to student, staff and partner inquiries; reporting incidents; participating in professional development and partner onboarding requirements; maintaining professional competence, certifications/licensure; and assisting in student recruitment activities.

Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.
This is an on‑campus position (not remote).

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.

• At least two (2) years of occupational experience in the proposed teaching area
• Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to community college philosophy and student success

• Experience teaching adult learners and/or in a community college
• Experience using Canvas or similar learning management system
• Current CPR /First aid certification

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Associate Vice President of Human Resources, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M132, Charlottesville, VA 22902; .

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