Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communication Studies

Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communication Studies Role Title Communication Studies Adjunct Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 282A0000 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 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
- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching developmental and/or college-level courses, which may include distance-learning courses during the day and evening, on weekdays and weekends.

Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

PVCC is nationally recognized for its outstanding transfer curriculum; its relationship with its neighbor, the University of Virginia; and its Workforce Development Programs serving local employers.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement.

We are seeking to identify qualified and interested adjunct faculty members in the following teaching disciplines and/or subject areas: COMMUNICATION STUDIES.

We are currently seeking instructors for in person instruction of Principles of Public Speaking in The Higher Education in Prison Program. Through this program, PVCC offers opportunities for incarcerated learners to transform their lives by earning a transfer associate degree. This program is available to incarcerated students at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, Buckingham Correctional Center, and Dillwyn Correctional Center.

Please note in your cover letter and/or application that you are specifically interested in teaching a course at one of the prison sites. For additional information on our prison program, please contact Prison Program Coordinator Julie Olive at jolove

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.

The successful candidate will possess expert skills, knowledge, experience and education in the subject area and a history of successful teaching or related experience.

Master’s degree in Communication Studies or master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies.

Two years teaching experience, work experience in the field, and experience with on-line teaching.

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees

No Required Travel

To and from any college campus/site location as assigned.

Posting Number
Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/11/2026
Job Close Date 05/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
Contact Name Human Resources
Email human resources
Phone Number

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

Application Package must include—

• Online Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand‑delivered…