Economics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia Community Colleges; Cave Spring (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,761,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College is seeking part-time Economics Adjunct Faculty to teach college-level economics courses on the main campus in Roanoke, VA. Adjunct appointments are made course-by-course, semester by semester and depend on enrollment.

Candidates must maintain currency in teaching and stay current with community college trends. The posting covers duties, qualifications, and the selection process.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master’s degree in Economics or a Master’s degree (in any field) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Economics courses.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication; ability to design syllabi, exams, curricula and assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Syllabus design

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Master's degree in any field with 18 economics hours

Job description

Working Title

Economics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Role Title

Adjunct Faculty

Position Number

286A0TBD

Agency

Virginia Western Community College

Division

Virginia Western Community College (Div)

Hiring Range

$793 - $1278/credit hour; Faculty rank determined when credentialed

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options?

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - No

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

No

Work Schedule

Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Economics Adjunct Faculty in the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences ( LASS ). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Economics adjunct faculty are needed to teach college-level courses in-person on the main Virginia Western campus. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.

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

Must possess a Master’s degree in Economics or a Master’s degree (in any field) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Economics courses.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations

Doctorate degree in Economics, preferred. Teaching experience at the college level, preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

ADJ_3566P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

2

Job Open Date

08/25/2026

Job Close Date

08/24/2027

Open Until Filled

Yes

Agency Website

www.virginiawestern.edu

Email

[e-mail]

Additional Information

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.

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