Philosophy Adjunct ( Fall 2026)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia's Community College System seeks a Philosophy Adjunct for Fall 2026 to plan and teach courses in a classroom setting in Stafford, VA.

This role uses Canvas for assignments, grading, and communication; the instructor will address diverse backgrounds and support students in person and online.

Travel to multiple campus locations may be required; candidates must have a Master’s and be able to teach in hybrid or virtual modalities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Philosophy or closely related field.
• 18 graduate semester hours in philosophy or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to use learning management systems (Canvas).
• Commitment to student engagement in online teaching environments.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in a classroom environment.
• Conduct a daytime, in-person introductory course in Philosophy and Ethics.
• Use Canvas to facilitate teaching, assessment, and communication.
• Maintain student engagement with both in-person and online support.
• Travel to all campus locations may be required.

Skills

Student engagement

Technology literacy

Online teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in Philosophy

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Philosophy Adjunct (Fall 2026)

Location: Stafford, VA

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in a classroom environment, addressing students with diverse academic backgrounds.
• Conduct a daytime, in-person introductory course in Philosophy and Ethics.
• Use learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) to facilitate teaching, assessment, and communication.
• Maintain student engagement, including virtual support mechanisms in case of hybrid instruction.
• Assist the college or state government during emergency situations and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the specific discipline.
• Official transcripts required prior to final offer.
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology and learning management systems.
• Commitment to student engagement in online teaching environments.
• Technology capability (access to Wi‑Fi, computers) for remote teaching.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual.
• Completion of "Growing with Canvas" and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching.
• Prior teaching and work experience in the field.
• Experience with innovative online course development, synchronous and asynchronous modalities.
• Willingness to learn and use artificial intelligence tools.

Additional Considerations

• Travel to all campus locations may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities 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 VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADAAA, providing reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

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