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.The primary responsibility of an Instructor at Danville Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students. The major emphasis is on excellent teaching. Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching classes in Automotive Analysis and Repair, recruiting students for the program, advising students and performing other responsibilities normally assigned to full-time faculty positions.The College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; conduct virtual student conferences as needed; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.Faculty are also expected to maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field.This position will collaborate with local school district instructors from the field to map dual credit and pathways for high school students transitioning to DCC. The instructor also attends advisory meetings of partnering institutions.
Associate degree in in the teaching field with demonstrated competency in the automotive field.5 years related occupational experience in the automotive field.Current ASE Master Certification and G1 along with L1 Advanced Engine Performance, or ability to acquire within one year, to ensure the Automotive Analysis and Repair program can continue to pass accreditation standards.The instructor is responsible for maintaining ASE Foundation requirements at the MAST âœMaster Automotive Service Technicianâ level for continued program accreditation.The ability to articulate with both high school faculty and students is expected, as is the ability and willingness to market the program to potential students of all ages and backgrounds.Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching.Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.Ability to effectively teach in classrooms and labs.
Virginia's Community College's educate 240,000 credit students annually and over 170,000 non-credit students at 23 Community Colleges with over 40 campus locations throughout the Commonwealth. Our mission is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of superior quality. These programs are financially and geographically accessible to meet the individual, business, and community needs of the Commonwealth.
