Biology Adjunct

Biology Adjunct

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes. The Biology Adjunct Recruitment ideal candidate will be able to teach on each campus as needed (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth).

Functional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
• Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester's evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

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 - Ability to communicate effectively in an electronically format. Master's Degree in Biology or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Additional Considerations - College teaching experience in Biology (lecture and labs). Experience teaching General Biology, Microbiology, and/or Anatomy and Physiology (including dissection of human cadavers) at a community college. Experience applying innovative technology applications to teaching and learning. Teaching experience at the college level. Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems. Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle - No

Supervises Employees - No

Required Travel - No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - ADJ_3208P

Recruitment Type - General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - 1

Job Open Date - 03/30/2026

Job Close Date - 07/15/2026

Open Until Filled - No

Agency Website - TCC.edu

Contact Name - Kat Geurts

Email - View email address on click.appcast.io

Special Instructions to Applicants

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:

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 (ADAandADAAA), 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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Supplemental Questions

1. * Are you available to teach courses in person/face-to-face? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Are you willing to work at our Norfolk campus?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you willing to work at our Portsmouth campus?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you willing to work at our Virginia Beach campus?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you willing to work at our Chesapeake campus?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts

1. Unofficial Transcript 2
2. Unofficial Transcript 3