Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy

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

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College invites applications for Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy. The position involves teaching Ethics and Society and Introduction to Philosophy, delivering instruction day/evening/weekend, and assessing students.

Teaching load up to 12 credits fall, spring, up to 8 in summer; appointment without guaranteed renewal. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Philosophy with 18 graduate credit hours, demonstrate student-centered instruction, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy.
• Commitment to student-centered philosophy and excellence in teaching a diverse student body.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues, and staff.
• Willingness to teach traditional and nontraditional students from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning and align to outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and submit final grade rosters on time.
• Strong writing and verbal communication; inspire adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Student-centered approach

Diversity awareness

Instructional adaptability

Learning outcomes assessment

Record keeping

Strong writing

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy 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

Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes

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.

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

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.

Background Check Statement: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive background investigation, which may include: criminal history, employment verification, verification of education and professional reference checks.

Virginia Peninsula Community College is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, or other non-merit factors in its programs and activities.

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 the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

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.

Contact Name Human Resources Email [e-mail] Phone Number 7578252978