Commonwealth of VA Careers
Adjunct Faculty - English
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Title: Adjunct Faculty - English
Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Location: Hampton - 650
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Overview Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two‑year institution of higher education serving the residents of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. Adjunct faculty will teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Instruction may occur during the day, evening, or weekend. Courses to be taught are English Composition I and/or II.
Essential Functions
Design and deliver instruction for day and evening classes.
Responsible for student assessment and grading.
Maintain adequate on‑campus presence.
Provide timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in English with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in ENG.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 and age groups.
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.
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.
Able to teach at all campus locations.
Additional Considerations
Community college teaching experience.
Teaching experience in online or 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.
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Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Location: Hampton - 650
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Overview Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two‑year institution of higher education serving the residents of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. Adjunct faculty will teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Instruction may occur during the day, evening, or weekend. Courses to be taught are English Composition I and/or II.
Essential Functions
Design and deliver instruction for day and evening classes.
Responsible for student assessment and grading.
Maintain adequate on‑campus presence.
Provide timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in English with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in ENG.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 and age groups.
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.
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.
Able to teach at all campus locations.
Additional Considerations
Community college teaching experience.
Teaching experience in online or 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.
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