Associate Instructor for Diesel Technology ( Restricted )

Posting Summary Working Title:
Associate Instructor for Diesel Technology (*Restricted*)

Role Title:
Associate Instructor I-Instr-R

Role Code:
A1003-FP

FLSA:
Exempt

Pay Band:

Position Number:
280G0051

Agency:
Northern VA Community College

Agency/Division:
NV280-Provost Manassas

Work Location:
Manassas - 683

Hiring Range:
The starting salary is commensurate based on education and experience within assigned level.

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-:

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?:

Work Schedule:
Work schedule varies depending on class schedule.

Sensitive Position:
No

Job Description:
Duties and Tasks: The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 36-39 credits over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Essential Functions: The primary responsibility of an Associate Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students. The major emphasis is on excellent teaching. Faculty are expected to work with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities. Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens.

Employees must reside in DC, Maryland or 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:
KSAs:

• Knowledge of major concepts, theories, and subject matter in Diesel Technology. Subjects in the discipline include, but are not limited to, Diesel Engine Systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Air Brake Systems, Heavy Duty Suspension and Service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• The ability to relate basic principles to students
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.
• Associates degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies OR appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related experience in the occupational field.
• Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
• Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for those applicants/candidates that do not possess a minimum of an associates degree in the teaching field.
• Must possess at least two active, unexpired ASE certifications within the Medium- Heavy Truck certification of T1-T8 or Scholl bus certification S1-S7. Additionally, one of the certifications needs to be in electrical and the other in the subject matter to be taught. The certifications are required as a condition for hire and for continued employment if hired.

Additional Considerations:
Additional Considerations

• 10 years work-related experience.
• Master ASE certification in either area. (Truck or bus) Graduation from an approved school
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No

Supervises Employees:
No

Required Travel:
n/a

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
FAC_1656P

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies:
1

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date:
02/09/2026

Job Close Date:
03/31/2026

Open Until Filled:

Agency Website:
www.nvcc.edu

Contact Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

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Additional Information:

Background Check Statement Disclaimer:

The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

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.

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