Philosophy Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,152,000 - 2,393,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking adjunct faculty for daytime, in-person teaching assignments in Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics for the 2027 academic year. Courses are taught to a diverse student body with varied backgrounds and experiences.

Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in the discipline, provide official transcripts, and demonstrate effective use of learning management systems to facilitate teaching and communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline.
• 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.
• Technology capability to teach remotely including access to WIFI and computers.
• Ability to teach in modalities including virtually.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in a classroom environment to students with diverse backgrounds.
• Deliver daytime, in-person teaching assignments in Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics.
• Utilize online and hybrid methods to support student engagement and assessment.
• Adapt instruction to enrollment, scheduling, and program needs.

Education

Master's degree in the discipline

Tools

Canvas LMS

TOPS 2.2

Job description

Working Title Philosophy Adjunct (2027 Academic Year) Role Title Philosophy Adjunct Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 297A0000 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Stafford - 179 Hiring Range $836-$1,737/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?

Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified adjunct candidates for anticipated instructional needs for 2027. Actual hiring and course assignments are contingent upon enrollment, scheduling demands, program needs, and funding availability. As a result, there may or may not be positions filled from this posting.

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 adjunct faculty members for daytime, in-person teaching assignments, in the field of Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics.

Please note:

This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate’s academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS-10 process.

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 with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
• 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 Germanna Community College 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

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with on-line teaching.
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Contact Name Catra Godwin Email [e-mail] Phone Number

Additional Information

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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.