"Science Teaching Faculty"

Science Teaching Faculty

Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College’s comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.

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 Center, and more!

BRCC is seeking a Science faculty member to teach in at least two disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics). This is a full-time, 9-month, 24-pay position. The position includes teaching science courses within traditional classroom, hybrid, HyFlex, and online instructional environments with a focus on a strong pedagogical approach and quality student learning assessments.

The position also includes participation in institutional development such as service and leadership on college committees, academic advising, and mentoring adjunct faculty within the discipline. Blue Ridge Community College faculty are expected to participate in scholarly engagement, professional development which includes teaching pedagogy, institutional responsibility, and community service to both the campus and surrounding communities.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to facilitate a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process.

KSA’s/Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in another one of the specified disciplines
• Dedication to teaching
• Understanding of the community college mission and environment

Additional Considerations:

• Higher education teaching experience
• Use of instructional technologies
• Experience delivering online instruction

For further information and to Apply: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88260

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates should be familiar with, and supportive of, the College’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Directions. These principles may be found on the College’s website, at www.brcc.edu.

Applications will ONLY be accepted on-line. Resume, cover letter, teaching philosophy, as well as ALL graduate & undergraduate transcripts must be received by the application deadline and should be attached to the on-line application. Transcripts may be unofficial or scanned copies, but ALL transcripts should be attached to the on-line application. Official transcripts may be required prior to hire. Applicant is responsible for ensuring that all required materials are received by the established deadline. Incomplete or late application packages will not be considered.

Background Check Statement: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO STATEMENT: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.