Adjunct Faculty-Humanities

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,113,000 - 1,861,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks adjunct faculty to teach Humanities courses such as Early Humanities and Modern Humanities. The position may involve teaching up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer, with no guarantee of continued employment.

Teaching load varies with enrollment and staffing needs, and instruction may occur day, evening, or weekend. Essential functions include design and delivery, assessment and grading, on-campus presence, and timely communication

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Humanities or related field required.
• 18 graduate credit hours in Humanities from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Assess and grade student work.
• Maintain adequate on-campus presence for students.
• Communicate promptly with students, staff and administrators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student-centered

Diversity & inclusion

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities

18 graduate credit hours in Humanities

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty-Humanities Role Title Adjunct-Professor Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 293A9999 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $808-$1,351 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 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.

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 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel minimum

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: https://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.