Adjunct Faculty - English

Posting Details

Posting Summary


Working Title
Adjunct Faculty - English


Role Title

Role Code

FLSA
Exempt


Pay Band
UG


Position Number
298A0000


Agency
Laurel Ridge Community College


Division
Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)


Work Location
Frederick - 069


Hiring Range
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching 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-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule


The position follows a day-shift, in-person work schedule

Sensitive Position
No


Job Description

Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty day time positions for a English adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends. This position will be located on the Middletown Campus.


The position is for daytime teaching, in-person, at our Middletown campus.

Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended).


Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.

Compensation and Benefits:
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Telework

According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking , effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io for further information.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

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

• Masters in English, Journalism, or Literature or Masters with 18 credits of English.
• The ability to use instructional technology is required.

Additional Considerations

• Occupational experience in the field.
• Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools.
• College level teaching experience, online experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No


Supervises Employees
No


Required Travel


The position follows a day-shift, in-person work schedule , requiring employees to work on campus. Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
ADJ_3225P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
20


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
04/07/2026


Job Close Date
08/01/2026


Open Until Filled

Agency Website




Contact Name
Melissa Shaffer-Reyes


Email
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Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants


Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer


The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest.

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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