English Adjunct Faculty; Part-Time

English Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education 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 currently enrolls more than 9,000 students in credit courses and over 1,400 students in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Position:
Adjunct Faculty (English)

Location:

Roanoke, VA (in-person and online teaching possible)

Hours:

Variable, based on course offerings and enrollment; appointments are course‑by‑course, semester‑by‑semester, as needed.

• Teach college‑level English courses in-person and/or online during the day and/or evenings.
• Prepare syllabi, exams, and learning materials, and assess student learning.
• Stay current in the discipline and in trends in community‑college education.
• Work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master’s degree in English or in any field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English courses.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to write syllabi and exams; develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

• Doctorate degree in English.
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Only online applications will be accepted. Submit a résumé, cover letter, and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. The application will not be accepted without the required documentation. For more specific information about the online application process, visit Virginia Western HR Career Openings or call 540‑857‑7282 or 857‑7283.

Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation that may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS. Selected candidates may also 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.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.