Motorcycle Instructors Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Motorcycle Instructors in the School of Business, Technology and Trades. Responsibilities include teaching the basic rider safety course using Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curriculum for licensing students to ride 2-wheel or 3-wheel motorcycles for classes taught on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Instructors are expected to maintain currency in their teaching discipline. Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement. 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 - High school diploma and five years of experience riding motorcycles. Possession of valid Virginia operator's license with motorcycle endorsement, good driving record, current Rider Coach certification from Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and completion of training for instructing BRCu curriculum. All instructor positions require excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds. Additional Considerations - Teaching experience.
