Accounting ; Teaching Faculty & Academic Program Head

Position Overview

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is seeking an Accounting Faculty member to serve as an Academic Program Head (Associate of Applied Science in Accounting) and teach Accounting. This is a full-time, 9-month, 24-pay position. Anticipated start date is August 2026.

Working Title:

Accounting 9-month (FT) Teaching Faculty & Academic Program Head Role

Title:

9 month-Assistant Professor
Role Code: 01014-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band: 00
Position Number: 291F0026
Agency:
Blue Ridge Community College, Division:
Blue Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location:

Augusta - 015
Hiring Range: $52,905 - $81,811
Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No
EEO Category: I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time
Telework options:
Subject to change based on business needs
Bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference:
No

Work Schedule:

40+ hours per week in a variety of in‑person classes and meetings, as well as some hybrid and online.

This Position Is Responsible For, But Not Limited To

As a Teaching Faculty member:

• The position includes teaching high impact business courses within traditional classroom, hybrid, HyFlex, and online instructional environments — with a focus on a strong pedagogical approach and quality student learning assessments.
• Participation in institutional development such as service and leadership on college committees, academic advising, and mentoring adjunct faculty within the discipline.
• Participation in scholarly engagement, professional development activities, and community service to both the BRCC campus and the local service region.

As Academic Program Head:

• Leading Full‑time Faculty in recruitment/training, textbook selections, syllabus/instructional support, program scheduling, program objectives design, learning outcomes development, and work environment oversight.
• Leading Students through both recruitment and retention efforts, Career Services partnerships, graduate placements, collegiate references and job recommendations, academic advising, transfer transcript evaluations, Credit by Exam (CBE) or Credit by Portfolio (CBP) examinations, Student Services placements support, Program Adjustments approval, and resolution of student concerns.
• Working alongside Administration by coordinating discussions with the Academic Dean regarding prerequisites/minimum competencies, teaching credentials, curriculum evaluation/proposals, catalog changes, departmental practices, program budgets, VCCS task force initiatives, program adjustment requests, VCCS Peer Group participation, and coordinating internships.
• Leading Adjunct and Dual Enrollment Instructors through recruiting, interviewing, and reviewing applications; coordinating sessions with the new dual enrollment instructor and critical college departments; providing appropriate orientation; overseeing course development, book orders, and class observations.
• Creating New or Changing Current Programs by developing new curriculum, coordinating Curriculum Advisory Committees, conducting needs assessments, participating in development of articulation agreements.
• Scheduling and Assessing Programs by developing a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes and maintaining a curriculum map, scheduling classes, staffing courses, evaluating projected enrollment and course section needs, and providing course offerings by appropriate modality.
• Managing Program Information by reviewing catalog, verifying discipline course lists and descriptions, and updating current curriculum.

Additional responsibilities include service to the College (including committee work and participation in shared governance); engagement in community organizations and activities; participation in scholarly and professional activities. May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Full‑time faculty positions come with generous holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (including dental and vision), disability coverage, retirement with the Virginia Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education, deferred compensation investment opportunities, educational assistance, access to the college’s Recreation…