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Adjunct Faculty-Humanities

Adjunct Faculty-Humanities

Virginia's Community College SystemRichmond, VA, US
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Work Location : Hampton - 650

Hiring Range : $604-$1,011 per credit hour, Commensurate with experience and / or training.

Emergency / Essential Personnel : No

EEO Category : I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time : Part Time

Telework Options : No

Bilingual / Multilingual Skill Requirement : No

Work Schedule : Varies dependent upon needs of student

Sensitive Position : No

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and / or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. This position will teach Humanities classes such as Early Humanities and Modern Humanities.

Essential Functions :

  • Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes.
  • Responsible for student assessment and grading.
  • Maintain adequate on-campus presence.
  • Provide timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.

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 :

  • Master's degree in Humanities or directly related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Humanities from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
  • Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Ability to modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
  • Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward learning outcomes.
  • Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience and / or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners.

    • Additional Considerations :

  • Community college teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face classroom modalities.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).
  • Demonstrated ability to measure, assess, and align student outcomes within courses or programs.
  • Demonstrated creation of and teaching experience with OER courses.

    • Operation of a State Vehicle : Yes

    Supervises Employees : No

    Required Travel : Minimum

    Posting Number : ADJ_2126P

    Recruitment Type : General Public - G

    Number of Vacancies : 1

    Job Open Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

    Job Close Date : 12 / 31 / 2025

    Agency Website : vpcc.edu

    Contact Name : Carla Brooks

    Email : brooksc@vpcc.edu

    Phone Number : 7578252913

    Special Instructions to Applicants :

    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.

    EEO Statement : The

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