Adjunct Faculty-Health
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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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
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/
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.
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.
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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