Health Science Adjunct

Overview

Hiring Range: $793-$1,693 per credit hour. Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time.

Title:

Health Science Adjunct. Agency:
Brightpoint Community College.

Location:

Chesterfield - 041. FLSA:
Exempt.

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality.

It envisions a success story for every student.

Adjunct faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.

The Division of Mathematics, Science, Health, and Human Services at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Provide online asynchronous instruction or traditional delivery on either the Chester or Midlothian campus of the college. Courses offered in the discipline include Concepts of Personal & Community Health, Medical Terminology, and Principles of Nutrition.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Physical Education, Health Science, or Health-related field is required, as well as a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Science, or Health-related field (or equivalent). Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Additional Considerations: Prior teaching experience and the ability to use instructional technologies.