Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Virginia's Community College System seeks an adjunct instructor in Communication Studies (Speech) for Summer and Fall 2026. The part-time role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses to a diverse student body, with responsibilities to develop syllabi and deliver live and recorded lectures.

The candidate will grade assignments, provide academic guidance, and may support state agencies during emergencies. Experience with online teaching and Canvas is preferred, and growing with AI tools is

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in communications or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach undergraduate courses in speech and general communications.
• Develop syllabi and deliver live and recorded lectures.
• Grade student work and provide academic guidance.
• Support agency or state government during emergencies as required.
• Assist with online teaching and virtual support mechanisms.

Skills

Student engagement

Virtual support

Multimodal instruction

Educational technology

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Canvas

TOPS 2.2

Instructional technology

Remote teaching tools

Job description

Overview

Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026) – Part‑time instructor position.

Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty members plan and teach undergraduate courses in speech and general communications to students with diverse academic backgrounds. Duties include development of syllabi, delivery of live and recorded lectures, grading, and providing academic guidance. Faculty may also assist the agency or state government during emergencies as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
• Official transcripts required prior to final offer
• Demonstrated use of learning management systems and instructional technology
• Commitment to student engagement, consistent communication, and virtual support mechanisms
• Technology capability to teach remotely (WIFI, computers)
• Experience using technology for teaching
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual
• Competency in continuous professional development in virtual education
• Completion of Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 before teaching

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with online teaching
• Proven experience developing synchronous and asynchronous courses at a regionally accredited institution
• Willingness to learn and use artificial intelligence tools

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

Selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprint checks, employment and education verification, credit checks where relevant, and other VCCS requirements such as I‑9 and E‑Verify.

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 Act, providing 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 confirm employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates will need to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity.