Adjunct Faculty-Humanities

Virginia Community Colleges; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 1,113,000 - 1,861,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, VA is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Humanities courses. Responsibilities include designing and delivering instruction for day, evening, and weekend sessions, assessing student work, and maintaining regular campus presence.

The role supports diverse adult learners and may involve online or hybrid modalities. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Humanities with related graduate-credit hours and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Humanities or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Humanities.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and inclusive learning.
• Ability to engage diverse adult learners and adapt instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Assess and grade student work in a timely manner.
• Maintain on-campus presence and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

Work Location

Work Location Hampton - 650

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $808-$1,351 per credit hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time

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 telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

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 Modem Humanities.

Essential functions:

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

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 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Additional Considerations

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, 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.
• Demonstrated creation of and teaching experience with OER courses.

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.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

minimum

Posting Number

ADJ_3586P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

09/08/2026

Job Close Date

12/31/2026

Agency Website

vpcc.edu

Contact Name

Human Resources

Email

[e-mail]

Phone Number

7578252978

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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

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.

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