Posting Summary

Working Title Instructor of Information Systems Technology Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 279F0098 Agency Danville Community College Agency/Division Danville Community College (Div) Work Location Danville - 590 Hiring Range $55,000 - $65,000, Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience. 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

Regular Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, occasional evenings and weekends.

Applicant review will begin immediately.

This is a full-time face-to-face faculty position.

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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.

Danville Community College seeks a dedicated and student-centered Information Systems Technology Instructor to provide high-quality instruction in Information Systems Technology and related areas. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses that prepare students for employment and advancement in information technology fields, including networking, cybersecurity, database management, cloud computing, programming, systems administration, and technical support.

The Instructor will support the college’s mission by fostering student success, maintaining academic excellence, collaborating with business and industry partners, and contributing to program development and assessment activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction and Student Success
Teach Information Systems Technology courses in classroom, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats.
Develop and maintain course syllabi, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with curriculum requirements.
Utilize innovative and technology-enhanced teaching methodologies.
Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, career pathways, and industry certifications.
Maintain office hours and provide timely feedback to students.
Assess student learning outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Maintain and monitor lab area for daily instructional activities including equipment setup.
Prepare for and instruct established and approved curriculum and lesson plans to students in a professional manner.
Must possess ability to prepare/adjust curriculum and training content to relate to various audiences.
Review and discuss syllabi requirements at the start of each term with students.
Answer all student questions as they arise to ensure student understanding and completion of material for Industrial Maintenance.
Ensure students are aware of safety policies and monitor for correct procedures.
Maintain professionalism within the classroom and coach students on their professionalism.
Manage all classroom activity including lecturing, student assistance, and lab instruction.
Ensure students are attending lab and online coursework.
Resolve attendance issues as needed.
Monitor student grades, and all student interactions in student files and on database in a timely manner.
Advise students on issues affecting their education and provide guidance as needed.

Program Development

Participate in curriculum review and program improvement initiatives.
Assist in the development of new courses and workforce training opportunities.
Maintain currency in emerging technologies and industry trends.
Support accreditation, assessment, and compliance requirements.

College Service

Serve on college committees and participate in faculty meetings.
Support student recruitment, retention, and outreach activities.
Collaborate with local employers and workforce development partners.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain appropriate certifications.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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

AAS degree in teaching field
2 years of related occupational experience
Credentialed as a CISCO Certified Instructor
Knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure, and applications
Ability to teach technical concepts to diverse student populations
Proficiency with computer hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to establish collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student engagement
Background in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Demonstrated knowledge of information systems technologies and practices
Ability to teach a variety of courses within the Information Systems Technology curriculum
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience using instructional technologies and learning management systems
Willingness to develop and build industry relationships
Commitment to the Community College mission

Please attach transcripts to demonstrate AAS degree conferral and supporting documentation that demonstrates credentialing as a CISCO Certified Instructor.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, and/or Cybersecurity
Industry experience in information technology, networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems administration, software development, or related areas
Previous teaching or training experience in higher education, workforce development, or corporate training environments
Current industry certifications such as:
- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+
- Cisco CCNA
- Microsoft Azure Certifications AWS Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Experience with online and hybrid course delivery
Experience in higher education
Prior teaching experience is preferred.
Curriculum development experience is preferred.

As part of the competitive search process, Danville Community College requires professional references given by two supervisors in the finalist stage of the competitive search process. If you are currently employed, please list contact information to include email address and phone number for your current supervisor and previous supervisor. If you are not currently employed, please list contact information to include email address and phone number for two previous supervisors. Thank you.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Some travel may required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_2030P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/03/2026 Job Close Date 09/02/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.danville.edu Contact Name Tracy Vasquez Email tracy.vasquez@danville.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants 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 (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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Instructor of Information Systems Technology

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