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Posting Summary

Working Title Biology Instructor - Open Rank, 9 month faculty Role Title Faculty-Teaching/Research Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 276F0047 Agency Southside Va Community College Agency/Division Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location Charlotte - 037 Hiring Range Commensurate with education, experience and VCCS guidelines Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Varies according to teaching load
Sensitive Position No Job Description

Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. The Christanna Campus near Alberta and the John H. Daniel Campus near Keysville serve ten counties and one city - the largest community college service region in the state. In 1985, SVCC opened the Southside Virginia Education Center. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees. SVCC is dedicated to the belief that all citizens should be given an opportunity to acquire an educational foundation which develops and extends their skills and knowledge. The college’s goal is to provide diverse instructional programs ranging from developmental studies to associate degree curricula in academic, technical, and lifelong education. Through various activities, students will also have the opportunity to develop their roles and responsibilities as participants in a changing society.

Are you a Biology 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, a comprehensive community college, is seeking a nine-month full-time faculty member with master’s level coursework in Biology. The successful candidate must be committed to our mission to provide quality education to a diverse constituency.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Teaching and student advising, including maintaining 10 hours of scheduled office time per week. Classes taught may be 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 for a total of 15 credit hours per semester across locations served by the college. Other duties include serving on committees, participating in professional activities, mentoring adjunct instructors, and may include program development and assessment. This position is located on the Daniel Campus in Keysville, Virginia or Christanna Campus in Alberta, Virginia.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology from a regionally accredited institution to include 18 graduate credit hours in pure biology
• Demonstrated teaching experience in online and face-to-face modalities
• Willingness to teach in off-campus centers, high schools and correctional facilities
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of the community college environment and mission
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population
• Understanding of current best practices in pedagogy
• Competency in and dedication to the use of instructional technologies

Additional Considerations

• 18 graduate hours in Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry, Physics or Geology
• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching and RSI experience

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Travel between campuses, high schools, and correctional facilities as needed; training/conferences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1350P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/14/2024 Job Close Date 07/14/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1048 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled; first review of applications will begin Monday, July 15, 2024. For initial consideration, a completed state application must be submitted by that date. The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed.

This is a full time position with state and VCCS benefits. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.

SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.

Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act ( ADA and ADAAA ), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.