English Adjunct

Virginia Community Colleges

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 1,092,000 - 1,894,000

Part time

11 hours ago

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Job summary

Tidewater Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty member in English. The position offers part-time teaching opportunities across Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach campuses, delivering courses to a diverse student body in person or via remote tools when needed.

The college emphasizes student learning outcomes, timely feedback, and flexible scheduling; employment is contingent on program needs and qualifications as described.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in English or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Responsibilities

Creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills.
Aligning course activities with student learning outcomes and employing active learning strategies.
Delivering instruction to align with outcomes and providing timely feedback.
Occasional day, evening, and/or weekend work as determined by course assignments.
Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Skills

Electronic communication

Education

Master’s in English or 18 graduate hours in English

Job description

Hiring Range $793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

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

Work Schedule

Varies. Courses taught at Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach campuses.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

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

Master’s degree in English or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in an electronically format.

Additional Considerations

Teaching experience at the college level.
Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3576P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/31/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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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