Adjunct Faculty- Art History

Adjunct Faculty - Art History

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two‑year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. The teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool from which the College will draw as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. Applicants hired for this position will teach one or more sections of art history.

• Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on‑campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credits in Art History. Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student‑centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners. Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as part of a team. Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non‑traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.

Ability to modify instructional methods and strategies when appropriate to meet diverse student needs. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning. Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward learning outcomes. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed. Must be able to work at all campus locations. College teaching experience in both online and in‑person modalities.

Flexible availability (both day and evening). Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience. Demonstrated ability to measure, assess, and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

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VCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.