What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate & Professional Training Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Corporate & Professional Training Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) Role Title Adjunct Faculty Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number Agency Virginia Western Community College Division Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770 Hiring Range Commensurate based on qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part 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 based on needs of the corporate client. Instructional delivery can be online, on campus, or at the corporate client’s site. Adjunct instructors for corporate and professional training are appointed on an as-needed basis, contract-by-contract.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses
Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for dynamic, adult-learning oriented, exceptional part-time Corporate & Professional Training Adjunct Faculty in the School of Career & Corporate Training (CCT) to design, develop, and implement innovative, cutting-edge, customized corporate and professional training programs for our diverse clients who are positioned in a cross-sectioning of the economic landscape we serve.
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
Bachelors degree required in Adult Education, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational & Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or other related discipline aligned to Corporate & Professional Training.
A minimum of three (3) years in industry training, corporate training, or community college teaching.
Demonstrated history of instructional design and delivery. Demonstrated ability to motivate participants using experiential learning strategies to evoke metacognitive outcomes. Knowledge and ability to use perceptual and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions that affect individual learning and change. Knowledge and ability to use theoretical underpinnings to achieve maximum, effective performance and transfer of training. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with participants from a diverse academic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds. Mastery of adult learning principles. Ability to deliver programmatic offerings on client site. Ability to utilize current technology for design, development, and implementation (ADDIE) of courses. Demonstrated ability in audience engagement and dynamic presentation skills. Ability to concurrently differentiate instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of corporate, strategic objectives, change management, and the growth mindset. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.
Additional Considerations
Masters degree in Adult Education, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational & Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or other related discipline aligned to Corporate & Professional Training.
Knowledge of trending developments in related fields of specialization and the ability to retain and infuse said developments into course design and delivery.
Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas and methods for new curricula and programs and the refinement and customization of existing programs.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Some travel may be required within the Roanoke Valley region—-an approximate twenty-five (25) mile radius.
Posting Number ADJ_3023P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Multi-hire Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/03/2026 Job Close Date 02/02/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.virginiawestern.edu Contact Name Email hrapps@virginiawestern.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Only on-line applications will be accepted.
Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a professional bio attached as an “other document.”
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: http://www.virginiawestern.edu/hr/careeropenings.php. Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.
Additional Information
Please submit a professional bio in the document section as an “other document.”
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. 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.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/92957
Varies based on needs of the corporate client. Instructional delivery can be online, on campus, or at the corporate client’s site. Adjunct instructors for corporate and professional training are appointed on an as-needed basis, contract-by-contract.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses
Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for dynamic, adult-learning oriented, exceptional part-time Corporate & Professional Training Adjunct Faculty in the School of Career & Corporate Training (CCT) to design, develop, and implement innovative, cutting-edge, customized corporate and professional training programs for our diverse clients who are positioned in a cross-sectioning of the economic landscape we serve.
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
Bachelors degree required in Adult Education, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational & Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or other related discipline aligned to Corporate & Professional Training.
A minimum of three (3) years in industry training, corporate training, or community college teaching.
Demonstrated history of instructional design and delivery. Demonstrated ability to motivate participants using experiential learning strategies to evoke metacognitive outcomes. Knowledge and ability to use perceptual and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions that affect individual learning and change. Knowledge and ability to use theoretical underpinnings to achieve maximum, effective performance and transfer of training. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with participants from a diverse academic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds. Mastery of adult learning principles. Ability to deliver programmatic offerings on client site. Ability to utilize current technology for design, development, and implementation (ADDIE) of courses. Demonstrated ability in audience engagement and dynamic presentation skills. Ability to concurrently differentiate instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of corporate, strategic objectives, change management, and the growth mindset. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.
Additional Considerations
Masters degree in Adult Education, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational & Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or other related discipline aligned to Corporate & Professional Training.
Knowledge of trending developments in related fields of specialization and the ability to retain and infuse said developments into course design and delivery.
Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas and methods for new curricula and programs and the refinement and customization of existing programs.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Some travel may be required within the Roanoke Valley region—-an approximate twenty-five (25) mile radius.
Posting Number ADJ_3023P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Multi-hire Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/03/2026 Job Close Date 02/02/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.virginiawestern.edu Contact Name Email hrapps@virginiawestern.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Only on-line applications will be accepted.
Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a professional bio attached as an “other document.”
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: http://www.virginiawestern.edu/hr/careeropenings.php. Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.
Additional Information
Please submit a professional bio in the document section as an “other document.”
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. 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.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/92957