History Adjunct

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,436 - 2,332,276; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College in the Greater Richmond area seeks an adjunct History instructor to teach on-campus at the Chesterfield and Midlothian campuses, with limited online delivery. Courses include History of Western Civilization I & II, World History I & II, and United States History I & II.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in History (or related field with graduate coursework) and demonstrated teaching ability with instructional technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or related field with 18 graduate semester hours in History.
• Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily on-campus, traditional delivery on the Chesterfield and Midlothian campuses, with limited opportunities for online instruction.
• Teach courses in History of Western Civilization I & II, History of World Civilization I & II, and United States History I & II.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Instructional technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in History or related field

18 graduate semester hours in History

Job description

Job Title and Details

Working Title History Adjunct Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 290A9999 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $793-$1,693 per credit hour. 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- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Varies.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Brightpoint Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

General Information: The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Brightpoint Community College augments full‑time teaching faculty with qualified part‑time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS. Please note there may not currently be an opening in this area and that the division office will contact you should an opening occur.

Responsibilities

To provide primarily on‑campus, traditional delivery on the Chester and Midlothian campuses of the college, with limited opportunities for online instruction. Courses offered in the discipline include History of Western Civilization I & II, History of World Civilization I & II, and United States History I & II.

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.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in History.

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees

No Required Travel

Posting Information

• Posting Number: ADJ_3423P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: 99
• Position End Date (if temporary): N/A
• Job Open Date: 07/06/2026
• Job Close Date: 06/30/2027
• Agency Website: https://www.brightpoint.edu/
• Contact Name: [not provided]
• Contact Email: [not provided]
• Contact Phone Number: [not provided]
• Special Instructions to Applicants
• Additional Information: Adjunct postings are an open pool that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates if there is an opening.

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/97953