Campus Within Walls Adjunct Faculty - Social Sciences

Commonwealth of Virginia; Braunschweig; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A regional community college is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for its Campus Within Walls program to teach Social Sciences. Qualified candidates should have a Master's degree in Social Sciences and be committed to providing education to incarcerated students. The role requires teaching classes in various correctional centers, and candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency with instructional technologies. This is a flexible part-time position, and some travel may be necessary.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology) or related field with 18 credit hours in Social Sciences.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to design and deliver effective teaching strategies without internet access.

Aufgaben

• Teach Social Sciences classes in correctional settings.
• Provide quality education to a diverse student body.
• Travel to various correctional centers may be required.

Kenntnisse

Native or near-native English proficiency

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficiency with instructional technologies

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Social Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning Management Systems (Canvas)

Jobbeschreibung

Title : Campus Within Walls Adjunct Faculty - Social Sciences

Agency : Southside Va Community College

Location : Brunswick - 025

FLSA : Exempt

Hiring Range : Commensurate with education, experience and VCCS guidelines

Full Time or Part Time : Part Time

Job Description :

Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. The Christanna Campus near Alberta and the John H. Daniel Campus near Keysville serve ten counties and one city, making it the largest community college service region in the state. In 1985, SVCC opened the Southside Virginia Education Center. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees. SVCC is dedicated to providing educational opportunities that develop and extend students' skills and knowledge. The college offers diverse instructional programs, including developmental studies, associate degree curricula in academic, technical, and lifelong education, enabling students to participate actively in a changing society.

We thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, recognized as a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years. Embracing diversity among our students, faculty, staff, and communities is fundamental to our mission and future growth.

SVCC seeks adjunct faculty with Master’s level coursework in Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology) for our Campus Within Walls program. This program provides incarcerated students with higher education opportunities, aiming to equip them with tools for successful re-entry into society and productive citizenship.

The program is vital to SVCC’s mission, emphasizing educational opportunities for all citizens, including incarcerated individuals. The goal is to educate college-ready inmates, helping them attain associate degrees and certificates during incarceration, thereby improving their prospects for employment and societal reintegration.

Qualified candidates must be committed to providing quality education to a diverse student body and be willing to teach in correctional settings. Some travel may be required, with access to a state vehicle or mileage reimbursement.

This part-time position involves teaching Social Sciences classes, which may be scheduled during day, evening, or weekend hours, and may be seated or hybrid. Classes are held at various correctional centers, including:

• Lunenburg Correctional Center
• Nottoway Correctional Center
• Baskerville Correctional Center
• Virginia Correctional Center for Women
• State Farm Correctional Center
• Others may be added

Positions may be available in spring, summer, or fall semesters. Adjunct faculty typically teach up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring, and up to 8 credit hours during summer. Teaching loads depend on enrollment and staffing needs.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology) or a Master’s degree in any teaching field with at least 18 credit hours of postgraduate study in Social Sciences
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Proficiency with instructional technologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and native or near-native English proficiency (oral and written)
• Professional interaction with staff, students, and external stakeholders
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Pass Virginia Department of Corrections background screening
• Ability to design and deliver effective teaching strategies without internet access
• Attendance as per site/course schedule

Additional Considerations :

• Experience in a community college or higher education setting
• Experience working in a correctional facility
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar registration software
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, especially Canvas
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)