Full-Time Health Faculty

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking a full-time Health Faculty instructor for a 9-month appointment. The role involves teaching health courses across campus locations, supporting student learning, and mentoring students in classrooms, labs, and distance learning environments.

The instructor will use instructional technologies (Canvas) and collaborate with colleagues to align student outcomes, with a focus on diverse adult learners and engagement across modalities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health science, public health, or related field or Master’s with 18 credits in a qualifying discipline
• Passion for health discipline and diversity; empower adult learners
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication for students and colleagues
• Willingness to adopt an organized plan of instruction and assess student learning outcomes

Responsibilities

• Teach health courses in classrooms, labs, and distance learning environments
• Provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to students
• Participate in campus and program activities and collaborate with colleagues

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Organized instruction planning

Education

Master’s degree in health science or public health (or related) with 18 credits in qualifying discipline

Tools

Canvas

LMS

Job description

Working Title Full-Time Health Faculty Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 293F0198 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Agency/Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Multiple Locations Hiring Range $65,000-$86,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Varied depending on teaching schedule and/or student enrollment.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Health faculty must provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Virginia Peninsula Community College’s students. Faculty are required to participate in the mission and community of the college entirely. The primary emphasis shall be on teaching by working with students in classrooms, distant learning, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help the students develop their interests and abilities to the fullest capacity to become better persons, better workers, and better citizens.

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 health science, public health, or a related field or master’s degree in any field with at least 18 credits in a qualifying discipline, from a regionally accredited institution.
• Can demonstrate a passion for the discipline of Health and a commitment/belief that a diverse group of students from various backgrounds and ages, including adult learners, can learn this discipline, thus fulfilling the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills appropriate for students, colleagues, staff, and administrator interactions as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to adopt an organized plan of instruction and use methods to fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Current Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online, hybrid, and/or traditional face-to-face classroom modalities in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) with the ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel Minimal

Posting Number FAC_2082P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/30/2026 Job Close Date 10/31/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information 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/101768