Geology Adjunct (Summer 2026)

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Community Colleges is looking for an adjunct faculty member to teach Geology both online and in-person. The role requires a Master’s Degree with specific credit hours in Geology, and successful candidates must demonstrate effective teaching skills, both in traditional classrooms and online environments.

This position involves teaching up to 12 credit hours in the academic year and requires adherence to college policies. Candidates with prior teaching experience and a willingness to utilize innovative educational tools will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Geology.
• Ability to effectively teach in classrooms and online.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in Geology.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.

Skills

Teaching in classrooms

Teaching online

Interpersonal skills

Using instructional technology

Learning AI tools

Education

Master’s Degree in Geology

Job description

Job Description

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic background and experiences. We are seeking someone who can teach Geology both in‑person and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Position location: Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

Duties and Tasks

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of GCC and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions

As part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Geology.
• Ability to effectively teach in classrooms and online.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience.
• Work experience in the field.
• Experience with online teaching.
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution.

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 (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.