Surry Community College seeks Workforce, Technology, and Community Education instructors to provide engaging, accessible, and practical instruction that prepares students to apply new knowledge and skills in the workplace and beyond. Instructors use their professional expertise and current industry practices to create meaningful learning experiences for adult learners. . For data analytics courses, the instructor will demonstrate proficiency in data preparation, visualization, and interpretation using industry-relevant tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SAS. The instructor will teach students to access and analyze datasets, identify trends and patterns, and communicate data-driven insights through dashboards, reports, and other appropriate visualization methods. The instructor will also demonstrate an understanding of foundational statistical concepts and their application to real-world decision-making in business and technical environments. Part-time instructors facilitate an inclusive learning environment, assess students learning through appropriate measures, provide constructive feedback, adapt instruction to meet learner needs, and participate in required professional development activities. Instructors are expected to maintain current knowledge within their area of expertise and bring relevant industry practices and technologies into the learning experience. Instruction will be delivered online. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
I. TEACHING
a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar. b. Creating correct, professional syllabi. c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college's general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan. d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time. e. Notifying the Director as soon as possible in the event of illness. f. Supporting and following college policies and procedures. g. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies. h. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise pay and attendance rosters and other assigned documents when due. i. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as schedule permits. General Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area. Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community. Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information. OTHER SKILLS and
ABILITIES
Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system. Required Qualifications Associates Degree or higher. Extensive knowledge of data analytics. Preferred Qualifications Associates Degree or higher. Extensive knowledge of data analytics. Industry-recognized certifications in data analytics, business intelligence, or data visualization are preferred. Relevant certifications may include Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300), Tableau Certified Data Analyst, or applicable SAS certifications. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations No professional license or certification is required. Industry-recognized certifications in data analytics, business intelligence, or data visualization are preferred. Relevant certifications may include Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300), Tableau Certified Data Analyst, or applicable SAS certifications. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10± pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.