Adjunct Faculty Pool - Geology

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

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking qualified adjunct faculty in Geology to teach developmental and college-level courses, including distance-learning options. Appointments are made course-by-course on a semester basis, with daily and weekend offerings as needed.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Geology (or a master’s with 18 graduate geology hours) and have at least two years of teaching experience, plus experience with online instruction.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Geology or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Geology.
• Two years teaching experience.
• Experience with online teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach developmental and/or college-level geology courses.
• May include distance-learning and remote instruction.
• Appointments are course-by-course, semester basis.

Skills

Teaching experience

Geology knowledge

Online teaching experience

Education

Master’s in Geology

18 graduate hours in Geology

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Geology 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.

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

Sensitive Position No Job Description

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.

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

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.

Minimum education required- Master’s in Geology or master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in Geology.

Additional Considerations

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

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

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

Posting Number ADJ_2865P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 12/16/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled

Agency Website www.pvcc.edu

Application Package must include—

In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.

References & criminal background checks required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Afffirmative Action Employer.

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

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.

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91198