Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy

Virginia Community College, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Hampton, VIRGINIA
Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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 $808-$1,351 per credit hour
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_3585P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 09/08/2026
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website vpcc.edu
Contact Name Human Resources
Email [email protected]
Phone Number 7578252978
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit an online application for this position by visiting the following web site: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. 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.
Contact Information
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 (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 need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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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