Adjunct Faculty - Geology

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 1,094,000 - 1,895,000; Part time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time Geology faculty. Positions are assigned per course and may include day, evening, and weekend classes at the Middletown, Fauquier, and Luray-Page campuses.

Applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC. Responsibilities include teaching college-level geology courses, with potential for distance learning on/off campus.

Qualifications

• Masters in the field or Masters with 18 graduate credits in the field.
• The ability to use instructional technology is required.
• Occupational experience in the field.
• Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools
• College level teaching experience, online experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students

Responsibilities

• Teach college level geology courses.
• Deliver online, hybrid, and in-person classes.

Skills

Instructional technology

Communication skills

Education

Masters in the field or Masters with 18 graduate credits in the field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a Geology adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends. This position will be located on the Middletown Campus, Fauquier Campus, and Luray-Page County Center as needed. Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC. Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended). All applicants must include unofficial transcripts at time of application. If any candidate with degrees awarded outside of the United States, please include unofficial evaluations for these foreign transcripts with your application. Should you be selected for hire, faculty who hold one or more degrees are required to submit official transcripts of all degrees, including official evaluations for any foreign transcripts to the Office of Human Resource Management. Compensation and Benefits: The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies. Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.

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

• Masters in the field or Masters with 18 graduate credits in the field.
• The ability to use instructional technology is required.

Additional Considerations

• Occupational experience in the field.
• Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools
• College level teaching experience, online experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.

Posting Summary

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Geology

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number 298A0000

Agency Laurel Ridge Community College

Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.

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 Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.

Sensitive Position No

Posting Number ADJ_3629P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 20

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 09/21/2026

Job Close Date 04/21/2027

Agency Website

Contact Name Kris Iden

Email

Phone Number

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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.

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.

• * Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)? Please attach your AHP Letter.
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