Adjunct Faculty – English

Virginia Community Colleges; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,076,000 - 1,798,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach English Composition I and/or II for fall and spring, with possible summer teaching. Adjuncts may teach up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 credits in summer.

Teaching load depends on enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in English with at least 18 graduate credits in ENG, strong written and verbal communication, and a student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English with at least 18 graduate semester credits in ENG.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to a student-centered philosophy and academic excellence for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence and communicates with students and staff.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Commitment to student learning

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in English

18 graduate credits in ENG

Job description

Work Location Hampton - 650

Hiring Range $781-$1,305 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- No

Work Schedule Varied.

Sensitive Position No

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 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. The courses to be taught are English Composition I and / or II.

Essential functions

• Design and deliver of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides 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 English with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in ENG .
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 and age groups.
• Ability to modify when appropriate, 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 student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Able to teach at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel Minimal.

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Open Date 04/28/2026

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

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.

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.

VCCSuses 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.