Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 1,128,254 - 2,332,276; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) seeks adjunct faculty in astronomy to teach developmental and college-level courses, potentially including distance-learning. Appointments are course-by-course and semester-based.

Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at PVCC locations, including the Giuseppe Center in Greene County and correctional facilities. Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy.
• Two years teaching experience and experience with online teaching.
• Ph.D. in Astronomy.

Responsibilities

• Teach developmental and/or college-level astronomy courses.
• May include distance-learning courses during the day and evening.
• Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Astronomy knowledge

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy

Ph.D. in Astronomy

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 282A0000 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $819-$1693 per credit hour, TBD based on experience and rank upon hire. 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- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis. as needed. Responsibilities include teaching developmental and/or college-level courses, which may include distance-learning courses during the day and evening, on weekdays and weekends.

Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.

Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). PVCC is nationally recognized for its outstanding transfer curriculum; its relationship with its neighbor, the University of Virginia; and its Workforce Development Programs serving local employers.

The position may include teaching at any PVCC location, including the Giuseppe Center in Greene County and correctional facilities in Fluvanna, Buckingham, and Dillwyn

Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement.

We are seeking to identify qualified and interested adjunct faculty members in the following teaching disciplines and/or subject areas:

ASTRONOMY

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 expert skills, knowledge, experience and education in the subject area and a history of successful teaching or related experience.

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy.

Additional Considerations

Two years teaching experience, work experience in the field, and experience with on-line teaching.

Ph.D. in Astronomy.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

To and from any college campus/site location as assigned.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

References & criminal background checks required.

Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affinity

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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/

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

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.

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