Human Services Adjunct Faculty; Part-Time

Working Title Human Services Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)
Role Title Adjunct Faculty
Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 286A0

TBD
Agency Virginia Western Community College
Division Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range Per credit hour rate is determined based on qualifications.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
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
Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.

Virginia Western Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70‑acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast‑track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part‑time Human Services 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. Human Services adjunct faculty are needed to teach college‑level courses in‑person on the main Virginia Western campus.

Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review of applications will occur when an adjunct faculty need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled or the close date for the posting.

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 Counseling or a Master’s degree (in any field) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Counseling 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.
• Experience using technology in the classroom.

Posting Number:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies :
Multi‑hire
Position End Date (if temporary): 02/02/2027
Job Open Date: 02/03/2026
Job Closed Date: 02/02/2027
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
Contact Name:
Email: hrapps
Phone Number:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date. For more specific information regarding the application…