Adjunct Faculty-Economics

Adjunct Faculty-Economics Working Title - Adjunct Faculty-Economics Role Title - Adjunct Instructor Agency - Virginia Peninsula Community College Division - Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location - Hampton - 650 Hiring Range - Commensurate with experience and or training. 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 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 semesterand/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon studentenrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College willdraw 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 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and/or Survey of Economics. 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 with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Economics from a regionally accredited higher educational 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 andadministrators as an individual or as a part of a team. Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety ofbackgrounds 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 divisionadministrator each semester according to established deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill theCollege's mission to change lives and empower students to succeed. Must be able to work at all campus locations. Additional Considerations - • Willingness to teach courses at Virginia Peninsula Community College's Williamsburg campus. Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities. Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learningmanagement systems (e.g. Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience. Community College teaching experience Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs. Applicant Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcript 2 Unofficial Transcript 3