Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II.

The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors.

Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges.

Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Management and coordination of the Motorcycle Safety Program.
• Developing and / or revising program curriculum.
• Creating work schedules for the program’s instructors and approving changes.
• Completing and submitting related documentation and reports for the program.

Additional duties (approx. 25%) include instructing students, recruiting and advising students. Teaching assignments may include day and evening classes for program-placed and non-program-placed students. 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

• Motorcycle Rider Safety Foundation / RiderCoach Certification.
• Several years of occupational experience.

KSA’s :

• The ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the community college mission.
• Willingness to learn concepts, equipment and software, as it relates to the courses and programs to be taught.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• The ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision-making.
• Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching.
• The ability to use technology to enhance instruction and to effectively teach in classrooms and labs.

Additional Considerations

Prior teaching experience at the community or technical college level

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel N / A

Last updated : 2024-04-23