Diesel Technology Adjunct
Diesel Technology Adjunct
Title: Diesel Technology Adjunct
Agency: Tidewater Community College
Location: Chesapeake - 550
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Job Description:
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Minimum Qualifications:Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
Functional Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.
1. Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
2. Bachelor’s degree in teaching/related field OR associate’s degree in teaching/related field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
3. Two (2) years of related occupational experience.
4. ASE certified Medium/Heavy Truck Technician in the areas being taught. Or obtaining certification within one year of employment.
5. Recent diesel training (within the past five years) with a transcript or certification from the program.
Additional Considerations:2. Bachelor’s degree in teaching/related field OR associate’s degree in teaching/related field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
3. Two (2) years of related occupational experience.
4. ASE certified Medium/Heavy Truck Technician in the areas being taught. Or obtaining certification within one year of employment.
5. Recent diesel training (within the past five years) with a transcript or certification from the program.
1. Teaching experience at the college level.
2. Knowledge of Canvas or other learning management systems.
3. Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
4. Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
5. Experience teaching in diesel training program.
6. Virginia State Inspection license.
7. Refrigerant Recovery License.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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