Job Description

Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct -School of Arts and Science
Role Title Adjunct Faculty
Role Code
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 296A9999
Agency Virginia Highlands Community College
Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)
Work Location Washington - 191
Hiring Range Based on academic preparation and work experience of the applicant
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? No
Work Schedule
TBD
Sensitive Position No

Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.
Virginia Highlands Community College is recruiting for adjunct faculty positions for day and evening classes in which there is no current posting.
This is to establish a pool of applicants that may be used in the future as adjunct faculty position become available. Applications will be reviewed and considered as vacancies occur.
Please review the required qualifications section for a list of disciplines within the School of Arts and Sciences.
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
Minimum qualifications required by the accrediting agency in the discipline taught. Disciplines within the School of Arts and Sciences are as follows:

• American Sign Language
• Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Childhood Development
• Communication and Theatre
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Education
• English
• History
• Human Services
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Music
• Natural Sciences
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religion
• Sociology
• Spanish

Additional Considerations
N/A
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_2535P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies TBD
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 07/01/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website www.vhcc.edu
Contact Name Barbara Manuel
Email bmanuel@vhcc.edu
Phone Number (276)739-2432
Special Instructions to Applicants
A completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the VCCS Career Portalresume, cover letter describing qualifications, names of three professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers, and a complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
Application and materials will ONLY be accepted online through the VCCS Career Portal.
Official transcripts are required before a contract will be issued. The job announcement may be accessed at www.vhcc.edu (click on About The College and Employment Opportunities). For questions about the on-line application process please call (276) 739-2425.
Additional Information
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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 (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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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents * Other Document

Skills Required