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Adjunct Faculty-Health

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Job Description

 

Full Job Description

Posting Summary

 

Working Title :  Adjunct Faculty-Health

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- : Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? : No

Work Schedule : Varies based upon the needs of the student body

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 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. Applicants hired for this position will teach one or more Health courses in the AS Health Science program.
 
 
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
  • Master’s Degree in Health Science, Public Health, or a related field or Master’s Degree in any field with at least 18 credits in a qualifying discipline, 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 and age groups.
  • Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Master’s Degree in Health Science, Public Health, or a related field or Master’s Degree in any field with at least 18 credits in a qualifying discipline, 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 and age groups.
  • Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.

 


Additional Considerations 

  • Current Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
  • 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

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel
minimum
Posting Detail Information

 

Posting Number
ADJ_2032P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

 
Job Open Date
11/11/2024

Job Close Date
12/31/2024

Open Until Filled

 
Agency Website
vpcc.edu

Contact Name
Carla Brooks

Email
brooksc@vpcc.edu

Phone Number
7578252913

Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:

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.

 
 

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