Economics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,761,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, VA is accepting applications for part-time Economics Adjunct Faculty to teach college-level economics courses in-person on the Roanoke campus.

Adjunct appointments are made course-by-course each semester, with compensation per credit hour ranging from $793 to $1,278; teaching staff are expected to stay current in the field and maintain currency in their discipline.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Economics.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication; 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level economics courses in-person on the main Roanoke campus.
• Maintain currency in teaching disciplines and trends in community college education.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s in Economics

Master’s degree with 18 econ hours

Job description

Working Title Economics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) Role Title Adjunct Faculty Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 286A0TBD Agency Virginia Western Community College Division Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770 Hiring Range $793 - $1278/credit hour; Faculty rank determined when credentialed 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- 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. 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.

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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

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Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.

Additional Information 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.