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Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy

Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Virginia's Community College System . Working Title: Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy Role Title: Adjunct-Professor Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College Division: Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location: Hampton - 650 Employment Type: Part Time Responsibilities

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. Essential Functions

Teach Philosophy classes such as Ethics and Society and Introduction to Philosophy. 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 part of a team. Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds. Ability to modify 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 classroom modalities. Proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) to enhance teaching and the educational experience. Ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs. Experience creating and teaching with OER courses. Other Requirements

Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes Supervises Employees: No Travel: Required Administrative Details

Posting Number: ADJ_2125P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: 1 Open Date: 01/03/2025 Close Date: 12/31/2025 Open Until Filled: No Posting and contact information: Virginia Peninsula Community College, www vpcc.edu, Contact: Carla Brooks, brooksc@vpcc.edu, 757-825-2913. Application steps: Applicants must submit an online application via Virginia Jobs Online. Required documents include online application, cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, three professional references, and three letters of recommendation (preferred). A background check will be conducted if selected. Virginia Peninsula Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; EEO/AA statement and ADA/EEO statements apply.

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