Adjunct Faculty Pool - English

Virginia Community Colleges; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 1,128,254 - 2,332,276; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking qualified adjunct English instructors to teach developmental and college‑level courses, including potential distance-learning options.

The position is listed as part-time, courses are offered across PVCC locations and may involve programs at correctional centers; applicants should hold a Master’s in English (or PhD) and have teaching experience, including online delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English.
• Two years teaching experience and experience with online teaching.
• Ph.D. in English is preferred or considered.
• Experience teaching developmental and college-level English courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach developmental and/or college-level English courses; may include distance-learning.
• Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction.
• May teach at PVCC locations and prison sites if needed.
• Appointments are on a course-by-course, semester basis.

Skills

Teaching experience

English

Online teaching

Education

Master’s degree in English

Ph.D. in English

Job description

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - English

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 282A0000

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 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?

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. 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 ). 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.

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: ENGLISH

If you are interested in a unique challenge, PVCC will expand credit course offerings in English Composition and Literature for incarcerated students at Fluvanna Correctional Center, 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]

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 English

Additional Considerations

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

Ph.D. in English

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

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

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3176P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 03/16/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.pvcc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Human Resources

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 4349616567

Additional Information

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Associate Vice President of Human Resources, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M132, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.

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.

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

References & criminal background checks required.