9-Month Information Technology/ Administrative Support Technology Faculty

Title: 9-Month Information Technology/ Administrative Support Technology Faculty

Agency: Southside Va Community College

Location: Charlotte - 037

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education, experience and VCCS guidelines

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.

SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.edu

Are you an IT/ AST instructor who is passionate in your commitment to create an effective, engaging learning environment? Do you want a career full of purpose, serving students? If so, this may be the position for you!

Southside Virginia Community College is seeking a motivated 9-month IT/AST faculty member. This position will also serve as the lead faculty member for the AST program.

Responsibilities and Duties, but not limited to:

• Teaching classes with a combination of day, night, and/or weekends, and a combination of seated, online, or hybrid
• Classes may be located on or off campus, possibly in local high schools, or in a correctional center across locations served by the college
• The annual teaching load for this position is 15 credit hours (each) for Fall and Spring, 10 hours for Summer semesters
• Serves as program lead
• Mentors Adjunct Instructors
• Support students academically through advising, office hours, and student engagement.
• Participate in departmental, college, and community activities, including meetings, committees, and professional development.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment
• Commitment to student learning and success
• Contributes to recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives

• Bachelor's in the teaching field
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time related occupational experience
• Previous teaching experience in information technology and/or administrative support technology
• Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive, timely feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and instructional responsibilities
• Current Comp Tia certification in one or more of the following areas: IT Tech+, A+, Server+, Network+, Security+, and Microsoft
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) or Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar, Drive) application software
• Experience working with students of varying academic backgrounds, age ranges, and skill levels in a diverse student population
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of current industry trends in IT and administrative technologies
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology, digital tools, and current industry practices into teaching.
• Ability to integrate workplace readiness skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving into instruction.

• Experience with online instruction, including Canvas or similar LMS platforms.
• Two or more Comp Tia or MDS certifications.
• 5 years or more of experience in networking administration
• Help desk administration, or other supervisory IT position
• Teaching experience in both adult and dual enrollment settings
• Experience in developing and presenting course materials, assessments, and technology-based instructional materials in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats
• An understanding of the community college environment and mission