Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

About the Position

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education serving Central Virginia. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach courses in the discipline of Political Science. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course‑by‑course, semester basis as needed.

• Plan, prepare, and teach courses to students with a variety of academic backgrounds.
• Deliver instruction in face‑to‑face or distance‑learning formats, including day, evening, weekend, and remote instruction.
• Teach at any PVCC location, including the Giuseppe Center and correctional facilities in Fluvanna, Buckingham, and Dillwyn.
• Participate in the development and revision of curriculum and course materials.
• Keep up to date with current developments and best practices in Political Science education.
• Assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor, as required.
• Possibly conduct special assignments and perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Political Science or a graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience with knowledge of online teaching.
• Teaching experience specifically in Political Science.
• Proven teaching strategies that promote student success and working knowledge of technology resources.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and commitment to inclusive learning.
• Effective communication and organization skills.

Qualified candidates should be specifically interested in teaching a course at one of the prison sites. For additional information on our prison program, please contact the Prison Program Coordinator.

Online application is required. Include:

• Online application form
• Resume
• Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment)

References and criminal background checks are required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected categories.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. I‑9 form and documentation of identity will be required.