Philosophy - Adjunct

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 964,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Gateway Community College is seeking adjuncts in Philosophy at the Clifton Forge Campus to teach on ground and online. Courses are offered in person on campus or at regional locations within the Virginia Community College System.

Adjunct faculty will plan and deliver courses to students with diverse academic backgrounds, using Canvas and other tools to facilitate learning, assessment, and communication. Transcripts and credentials will be required before final offers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy with 18+ graduate credit hours; transcripts required.
• Two years teaching experience preferred; ability to teach in multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach philosophy courses in a classroom environment for diverse student backgrounds.
• Deliver instruction to students with varied academic experiences in grounded and online formats.
• Adapt instruction for multiple modalities including virtual teaching and learning management systems.
• May travel to all college locations as required.

Skills

Technology capability

Online teaching

Student engagement

Virtual education

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field with 18+ graduate credit hours

Two years teaching experience

Tools

Canvas

TOPS 2.2

Job description

Division Mountain Gateway Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Alleghany - 005

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $700 - $1200 / credit hour depending upon years of experience and educational attainment.

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

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

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.

Posting Number

ADJ_3559P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

08/24/2026

Job Close Date

09/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Agency Website

www.mgcc.edu/jobs

Additional Information

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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/

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.

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