Adjunct Instructor Pool - Agriculture & Hospitality

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 adjunct instructors to support workforce training, lifelong learning, and credential programs across the region. Courses span agriculture and hospitality, including horticulture, beekeeping, landscape design, viticulture and enology, brewing, distilling, food and wine pairing, and cannabis cultivation.

The position provides didactic and hands-on instruction to adult learners, with emphasis on student success, professional conduct, and

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of occupational experience in the proposed teaching area.
• Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to community college philosophy and student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective didactic and skills instruction to engage adult learners.
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment and adhere to policies.
• Respond timely to student, staff and partner inquiries; report incidents.
• Maintain participation and performance records and assist in recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, instructional design and assessment.
• Offer review, remediation and office hours sessions for students; stay professionally competent.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Working Title: Adjunct Instructor Pool - Agriculture & Hospitality. Role Title: Instructor. 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.

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs. No telework options. EEO Category: I-Faculty. Full Time or Part Time: Full Time or Part Time. Part Time. Sensitive Position. No Job Description. Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend, and at various locations. This is an on-campus position (not remote).

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 Workforce Services division at Piedmont Virginia Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to support a variety of workforce training, lifelong learning and credential programs across the region. The division offers a variety of courses in the agriculture and hospitality industries to include horticulture, beekeeping, landscape design, viticulture and enology, brewing, distilling, food and wine pairing and cannabis cultivation.

This position is responsible for providing effective didactic and skills instruction to engage an adult learner audience; maintaining a positive and safe learning environment; ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; and serving as a role model and advocate for student success. Other responsibilities include holding review, remediation and office hour sessions for students; maintaining participation and performance records; collaborating with faculty and staff on curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment; providing timely and appropriate responses to student, staff and partner inquiries; reporting incidents; participating in professional development and partner onboarding requirements; maintaining professional competence, certifications/licensure; and assisting in student recruitment activities.

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

• At least two (2) years of occupational experience in the proposed teaching area
• Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to community college philosophy and student success

Additional Considerations

• Experience teaching adult learners and/or in a community college
• Experience using Canvas or similar learning management system
• Associates degree
• Current CPR/First aid certification

Vehicle / Travel

Operation of a State Vehicle: No. Supervises Employees: No. Required Travel: No. To and from any college campus/site location as assigned.

Posting Information

Posting Number: ADJ_2880P. Recruitment Type: General Public - G. Number of Vacancies: 1. Position End Date: (if temporary). Job Open Date: 12/16/2025. Job Close Date: 12/31/2026. Open Until Filled.

References & criminal background checks required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affir­matic 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 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: 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/91403