Adjunct Faculty Pool - Criminal Justice

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia; On-site; USD 1,128,254 - 2,332,276; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach Criminal Justice courses in an adjunct pool for ongoing openings in Albemarle, Virginia. Teaching modalities include online, on-campus, and hybrid formats, with potential for remote instruction and in-person campus involvement.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and at least two years of law enforcement experience; a Master’s degree with CJ graduate hours is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• At least 2 years’ law enforcement work experience.
• Master’s degree in criminal justice or related with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach developmental and/or college-level courses, including distance-learning, during the day and evening.
• Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction.
• May participate in professional development and campus service as needed.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Master’s degree in criminal justice or related with 18 graduate hours CJ

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Criminal Justice

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 282A9999

Agency

Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College

Division

Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Albemarle - 003

Hiring Range

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

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

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

Sensitive Position

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 ).
Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a public, comprehensive community college. As part of the 23 college Virginia Community College System, PVCC serves the city of Charlottesville and the six adjacent counties. 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: CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Teaching modalities include online, on-campus, hybrid Must be able to come to campus for in-person learning and /or professional development.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field
• At least 2 years’ law enforcement work experience

Additional Considerations

A master’s degree in criminal justice or a master’s degree (in any related field) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice courses.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

minimal

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3219P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/02/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website pvcc.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Additional Information

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: 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

VCCSuses 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Will you require sponsorship to accept employment?
  • Yes
  • No