Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy

Role Title

Adjunct-Professor

Role Code

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

UG

Position Number

293A9999

Agency

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Division

Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hampton - 650

Hiring Range

$604-$1,011 per credit hour, Commensurate with experience and or training.

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-

No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

No

Work Schedule

Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. This position will teach Philosophy classes such as Ethics and Society and Introduction to Philosophy.

Essential functions:

• Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes.

• Responsible for student assessment and grading.

• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.

• Provides timely communication with students, staff and administrators of the College

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

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in Philosophy or directly related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours

in Philosophy from a regionally accredited institution.

• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support

of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.

• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and

administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

• Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of

backgrounds.

• Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student

needs.

• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.

• Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.

• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote

maximum learning.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division

administrator each semester according to established deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the

College's mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience.

• Experience teaching online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face classroom modalities.

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.

• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

• Demonstrated creation of and teaching experience with OER courses.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

minimum

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ADJ_2125P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

01/03/2025

Job Close Date

12/31/2025

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

vpcc.edu

Contact Name

Carla Brooks

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit an online application for this position by visiting the following web site: Virginia Peninsula does not accept applications by mail, fax or e-mail. Complete application packages will include:

• Online application

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Unofficial copies of college transcripts. All transcripts from foreign institutions of higher education must be verified by an evaluation agency.

• Three professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers.

• Three letters of recommendation - Preferred, to include a former supervisor, former colleague and a character reference, no relatives. These should be uploaded to the online application system under "Other Documents". Please scan your documents together and upload them as a single PDF file.

If you are having difficulty uploading your transcripts or letters of recommendation, please contact the Human Resources Department. The system will only allow you to upload a total file size maximum of 2 MB. Please scan your documents and upload them as a PDF file.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive background investigation, which may include: criminal history, employment verification, verification of education and professional reference checks.

Virginia Peninsula Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, or other non-merit factors in its programs and activities.

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Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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:

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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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