Teaching Faculty in Human Services

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College (TCC) seeks a faculty member to teach, develop curriculum, and lead academic programs within the Human Services and Social Sciences disciplines. The role includes course planning in classroom or online formats, student guidance, and active participation in program development and governance.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, assessment, accreditation reporting, and serving as Department Head for HMS and Social Sciences.

Qualifications

• Teach higher education with curriculum development and student learning outcomes.
• Use online and hybrid delivery methods.
• Experience with program advisory committees and scheduling.
• Eligibility: doctoral/master + 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver courses in classroom or online.
• Advise students and participate in governance.
• Develop and revise program curriculum and accreditation reports.
• Lead department head duties for HMS and Social Sciences.

Skills

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Educational technology

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral in Human Services/Counseling/Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The major emphasis is on teaching and inspiring students to learn by working in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help students develop their interests and abilities to the fullest capacity to become better persons, better workers, and better citizens. Faculty responsibilities also include: office hours, committee work, student activities, community activities, student advising, and professional activities.

The faculty member is responsible for teaching discipline courses in which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; develops curriculum and works collaboratively with colleagues to select program and/or discipline resources; assists in the selection and development of faculty; participates in and/or leads the instructional activities of the discipline and governance of the pathway and college. Demonstrates the effective use of technology in an academic environment. Works cooperatively and collegially with other faculty and staff members, colleagues, and community partners in support of student learning.

Functional Responsibilities

• Teaching: Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program. Teaching encompasses the following four components:
  • Instructional Design: utilize and distribute established course syllabus using Syllabus Builder as found in the college’s i- INCURR ; participate in the textbook selection process and/or learning resources; design and implement assessment strategies that effectively measure student achievement of established course learning outcomes.
  • Instructional Delivery: align course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
  • Instructional Effectiveness: deliver instruction so as to align with stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first two weeks of class; and analyze the previous semester’s student ratings of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
  • Instructional Expertise: maintain currency in the assigned teaching discipline(s), methods of teaching, learning, and/or instructional technology.
• Scholarly and Creative Engagement: Participate in activities specifically associated with the faculty member’s teaching discipline(s) through conferences, workshops, academic coursework, scholarly research and publications, and grant activity
• Institutional Responsibility: Fulfill institutional responsibilities including, but not limited to the following: participate in the college’s development and evaluation plan for full-time teaching faculty; publish and hold office hours; serve as an academic advisor; participate in required department, pathway, committee, and college meetings; keep accurate student attendance reports/records; submit grades in a timely manner according to established college calendars/guidelines; adhere to college and VCCS policies; actively participate in one’s peer teaching community at the college; perform assigned duties; and maintain a collegial working relationship with faculty, staff and administrators at the college
• Service: Quality participation and commitment to students, the college, and/or community organizations. Service activities are divided into three categories:
  • College representation where there is a direct connection between the faculty member who engages in the specific activity and his/her position at the college.
    • College citizenship where the activities are in support of the college or VCCS initiatives wherein the faculty member is a member of a committee but not in a leadership role.
  • Community citizenship where participation by the faculty member is part of the person’s involvement in the community as a citizen who happens to be a college employee.
  Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend programs of the college, as well as its distance learning, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship programs.
• In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, this position serves as the Department Head for the Human Services Program and Social Sciences, Social Work major. Responsibilities of the Department Head will include to serve as the contact person for the academic programs, develop and support of program internship, facilitate academic program outreach, promotion, and marketing, preparation of the course schedule, preparation of applicable accreditation reports and assessments, facilitate program advisory committee activities, develop and revise program curriculum, preparation of the course schedule, assists in the recruitment and selection of program or discipline adjunct faculty, mentoring and training of new adjunct faculty as requested by the Dean, Advisor to HMS Club, and other duties as assigned.

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. Applicable to all teaching faculty positions:

1. Willingness to design and implement curriculum to support and improve student learning.

2. Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge.

3. Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance student learning.

4. Experience with, or willingness to learn and utilize, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.

5. Willingness to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.

6. Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings) orally and in writing.

7. Willingness to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline.

8. Teaching experience in higher education is required; community college teaching experience is preferred.

B. Applicable to the specific position:

1. Doctoral or Master’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, or Social Work or Master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) from a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

1. Occupational experience in Human Services, Counseling, and/or Social work is strongly preferred.

2. Experience developing and supporting academic programs, with program advisory committees, program outreach, course scheduling, and/or advising is preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Required Travel Limited

Posting Number

Posting Number FAC_2081P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/25/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/15/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website tcc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name

Email

Email

Phone Number

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application; however, no offer of employment will be made prior to official transcripts being provided to the college.

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 the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses 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.

Final Statement

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