Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty

Overview

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance.

Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Job Description:

Part-time adjunct teaching faculty-ranked appointment. Candidates will be considered for both Reynolds onsite and online courses.

• Teach specific courses within the health sciences discipline
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations of Reynolds and the VCCS
• Maintain current competencies as required within the discipline

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, virtual, and asynchronous. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session.

Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

For full consideration, the cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be received with the online application submission.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health Sciences; or Master’s with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Health Sciences.
• Prior teaching and department chair experience in higher education

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of instructional technology applications, such as the Canvas learning management system.
• Related occupational experience or teaching experience in one or more college level courses including occupational-technical, community college or university-college transfer.
• Demonstrated skill in course development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion.
• Online course instruction experience and/or training.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel:
Travel may be required between campuses.

Posting Number:

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies: multiple

Open Date: 01/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This applicant pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until the position is no longer needed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Adjunct faculty are compensated at a per–credit hour rate. The rate of pay is based on the assigned rank and the discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by the candidate’s education and relevant teaching experience.

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.

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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