Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Adjunct Faculty-Geography Role Title Adjunct-Instructor 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 varies depending on student schedules 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 contingent 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 online or face to face and classes are held during the day, evening, or weekend. This position will teach Geography classes such as Intro to Cultural Geography, Intro to Physical Geography, and World Regional Geography. Essential functions: * Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening 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 Geography or directly related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Geography 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. 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. Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel minimal Posting Detail Information Posting Number ADJ_1961P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/18/2024 Job Close Date 12/31/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Carla Brooks Email [email protected] Phone Number 7578252913 Special Instructions to Applicants 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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ 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. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/77511 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume * Cover Letter/Letter of Application * Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents * Unofficial Transcript 2 * Unofficial Transcript 3
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