Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communication Studies

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 1,128,000 - 2,332,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking qualified adjunct faculty in Communication Studies for in-person instruction, including the Principles of Public Speaking course. This pool will serve PVCC’s Central Virginia service area and the Prison Program sites.

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis; openings are filled as needed. Potential instructors should indicate interest in teaching at one of the prison sites and may contact the Prison Program Coordinator for details.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Studies or master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies.
• Two years teaching experience, work experience in the field, and experience with online teaching.
• Ph.D. in Communication Studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Principles of Public Speaking in person.
• Prepare and assess student work and provide feedback.
• Contribute to the Prison Program offerings at PVCC.

Skills

Communication

Teaching experience

Online teaching

Public Speaking

Education

Master's degree in Communication Studies

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communication Studies

Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College

Location: Albemarle - 003

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $819-$1693 per credit hour, TBD based on experience and rank upon hire.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

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.

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: COMMUNICATION STUDIES.

We are currently seeking instructors for in person instruction of Principles of Public Speaking in The Higher Education in Prison Program. Through this program, PVCC offers opportunities for incarcerated learners to transform their lives by earning a transfer associate degree. This program is available to incarcerated students at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, Buckingham Correctional Center, and Dillwyn Correctional Center.

Please note in your cover letter and/or application that you are specifically interested in teaching a course at one of the prison sites. For additional information on our prison program, please contact Prison Program Coordinator Julie Olive at [e-mail]

Minimum 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 in Communication Studies or master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies.

Additional Considerations:

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

Ph.D. in Communication Studies