Administration of Justice Adjunct Faculty; Part-Time

Overview

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for part-time Administration of Justice Adjunct Faculty in the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Administration of Justice adjunct faculty are needed to teach college-level courses in-person on the main Virginia Western campus, as well as distance learning/online courses. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.

In addition, faculty are expected to be active participants in departmental communication.

• Teach college-level courses in-person on the main campus and/or distance learning/online formats.
• Maintain currency in teaching discipline and in trends in community college education.
• Actively participate in departmental communication.
• 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.

• Must possess a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a Master’s degree (in any field) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice courses.
• All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Operation of a State Vehicle:
  No
• Supervises Employees:
  No
• Required Travel: N/A

• Posting Number:
• Recruitment Type:
  General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies:
  Multi-hire
• Position End Date (if temporary):
• Job Open Date: 02/03/2026
• Job Close Date: 02/02/2027
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of online application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college work completed. We must receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the online application, please upload a document to indicate that the transcripts will be mailed. The application will not be accepted without this “required” documentation.

Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the online application will not be considered. For more information, visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Questions about the online application process: call  or 857-7283.

Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or  Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity. The college provides, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes in compliance with ADA/ADAAA.

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 (where relevant), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. /

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. VCCS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA/ADAAA) and provides reasonable accommodation when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States; an I-9 and supporting documents are required.

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