Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 1,113,000 - 1,861,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks an adjunct philosophy instructor to teach Ethics and Society and Introduction to Philosophy. The role supports up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer, with classes day, evening, or weekend.

Teaching is contingent on enrollment and staffing, with no guaranteed continued employment. The candidate will design instruction, assess students, and maintain on-campus presence while communicating promptly with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy from a regionally accredited institution.
• Commitment to student-centered learning and academic excellence for diverse learners.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Assess and grade student work in a timely manner.
• Maintain adequate on-campus presence and communicate with students and staff.
• Schedule and manage teaching load based on enrollment and needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Adapt instructional methods

Student-centered approach

Organizing instruction

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field

18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Exempt

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

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

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 Philosophy classes such as Ethics and Society and Introduction to Philosophy.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or directly related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.