Job Description
Piedmont Virginia Community College PVCC is a nonresidential twoyear institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia principally 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. Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement. We are seeking to identify qualified and interested adjunct faculty members in the following teaching disciplines and/or subject areas: ELECTRONICS / MANUFACTURING The adjunct professor will be responsible for teaching electronics and manufacturing courses in a handson experiential format. Professor will have knowledge and application of electronic devices current microcontrollers mechanical processes and machinery and basic communication protocols. Students in these classes build on fundamental electronics and manufacturing skills to troubleshoot design and build different projects related to the course material. The instructor will be responsible for making sure the projects focus on industry skills and the materials are provided for students in a timely manner. Primarily facetoface with the possibility of remote instruction. Skills & Abilities : Ability to create positive classroom/lab culture that provides foundational knowledge for electronics and manufacturing courses Teach in a handson experiential format Knowledge of a basic microcontrollers Knowledge of programming languages and how to troubleshoot Create openended problems for students to solve creatively Classroom management of labbased classrooms including maintaining equipment and supplies Work with students in a diverse environment with a sensitivity to all members of the community.
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a coursebycourse semester basis. as needed. Responsibilities include teaching developmental and/or collegelevel courses which may include distancelearning courses during the day and evening on weekdays and weekends. Primarily facetoface with the possibility of remote instruction.