Adjunct Faculty (BIO, CST, ENG, HIS, HMS, MEN, MTH, PHI, PSY, SOC, SAF, WEL)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 2,332,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach college-level courses at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Petersburg, VA. Courses may include Biology, English, History, Psychology, and more, taught in person during daytime hours at FCC Petersburg.

Applicants must complete a four-hour in-person training, comply with prison policies, travel to Petersburg, and pass criminal background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in the discipline or related field with 18 graduate hours of coursework.
• Non-associate degree occupational fields require a high school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience or an associate’s degree with 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and to teach diverse adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in Biology, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields.
• Attend a mandatory four-hour in-person training session at FCC Petersburg.
• Follow all prison policies, restrictions, and safety protocols.
• Travel to Petersburg, VA for teaching assignments as required.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in discipline or related field + 18 graduate hours

High school diploma or equivalent + 5 years experience or Associate’s + 4 years experience

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty (BIO, CST, ENG, HIS, HMS, MEN, MTH, PHI, PSY, SOC, SAF, WEL) Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 290A0000 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $793-$1,693 per credit hour. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part 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

Varies.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

General Information:

Adjunct faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.

Brightpoint Community College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for its course offerings at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Petersburg, VA. All classes are held in person during the day at FCC Petersburg.

Candidates should possess the requisite education and experience to teach one or more of the following subjects at the college level: Biology, Communication, English, History, Human Services, Mental Health, Math, Philosophy, Psychology, or Sociology. We may also have a need to teach Safety and Welding courses.

Qualified Candidates Must

• Be available to attend a mandatory four-hour in-person training session at FCC Petersburg. This training will prepare faculty for teaching in a prison environment and will also permit year-long approval to enter each facility for the express purpose of teaching incarcerated students. This training and approval will need to be renewed annually.
• Be willing to follow all prison policies, restrictions and safety protocols.
• Be available to teach weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am and 3:30 pm.
• Have their own transportation and be available to travel to Petersburg, VA.
• Have the ability to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment).

Please note there may not be immediate needs for disciplines addressed in this posting; however, candidates should apply to ensure sufficient time for interviews, training, and both college and Federal background checks. The appropriate Program Head and/or Prison Education Coordinator will contact candidates as need arises.

Adjunct faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught within Virginia Community College System (VCCS) colleges. Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions held within the VCCS.

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

For associate degree fields, minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the discipline.

For non-associate degree occupational fields, high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or an associate’s degree with minimum of 4 years of experience in the field.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required. Ability to provide paper-based instruction in alignment with facility limitations. Ability to design and deliver instruction to diverse adult learners, including those with varied academic backgrounds.

Additional Considerations

Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel to Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Petersburg, VA is required.

Posting Number ADJ_3632P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 99 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/22/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu/

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.