Philosophy - Adjunct

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 964,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Highlands-area adjunct Philosophy role at Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) invites instructors to teach in person at Clifton Forge Campus with possible remote modalities. Responsibilities include planning and delivering courses to diverse student groups and maintaining active communication and assessment throughout the term.

The position supports day and evening offerings, with multiple modalities and adherence to college policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field with at least eighteen graduate credit hours in Philosophy.
• Official transcripts required prior to final offer.
• Ability to demonstrate use of technology and LMS to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Commitment to student engagement in online teaching with consistent communication and virtual support.
• Must have technology access to teach remotely and teach in various modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development in virtual education and complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Philosophy courses in a classroom environment for students with diverse backgrounds.
• Teach on-ground at Clifton Forge Campus with potential remote/virtual delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may assist in emergencies as needed.

Job description

Working Title Philosophy - Adjunct Role Title Philosophy Adjunct Role Code J1093-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band ug Position Number 287A9999 Agency Mountain Gateway Community College Division Mountain Gateway Community College (Div) Work Location Alleghany - 005 Hiring Range $700 - $1200 / credit hour depending upon years of experience and educational attainment. 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

Hours vary depending on college needs. Day and evening positions are available. Courses will be delivered in person on the main campus or at RRC.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Mountain Gateway Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. MGCC is centrally located in Clifton Forge, VA and operates a regional campus in Buena Vista, VA. MGCC serves the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge and Botetourt (northern half).

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjuncts in the field of Philosophy at the Clifton Forge Campus to teach on ground.

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

• A Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Philosophy from an accredited institution.
• Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
• Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
• Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success.
• Technology capability (access to WIFI, computers) to teach remotely
• All teaching positions of MGCC require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching

Additional Considerations

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

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

You may be expected to travel to all college locations.

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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/

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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.

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.