Adjunct Faculty - English

Adjunct Faculty - English Working Title - Adjunct Faculty - English Role Code FLSA - Exempt Pay Band - UG Position Number - 293A0000 Agency - Virginia Peninsula Community College Division - Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location - Hampton - 650 Hiring Range - Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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? Work Schedule - Varied. 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. The courses to be taught are English Composition I and/or II. Essential functions Design and deliver 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 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. Operation of a State Vehicle - No Supervises Employees - No Required Travel - Minimal. Posting Detail Information Posting Number - ADJ_3258P Recruitment Type - General Public - G Number of Vacancies - 99 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date - 04/28/2026 Job Close Date - 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled - Yes Agency Website - VPCC.edu Contact Name - Human Resources Email - View email address on click.appcast.io Phone Number - View phone number on click.appcast.io