Biology Adjunct Job Norfolk area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads for 50 years and is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in the region, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he or she has specific training or competence. The instructor plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environments.

The Biology Adjunct Recruitment ideal candidate will be able to teach on each campus as needed (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth).

Functional Responsibilities

Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills.

Align course activities with student learning outcomes, employ a variety of active learning strategies, appropriate technology, and provide prompt and meaningful feedback.

Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies for participation in student surveys; conduct timely assessments of student learning and develop action plans as necessary.

Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.

Hold at least one office hour per week for each course assigned.

Special Assignments

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.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
Master’s Degree in Biology or a graduate degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Additional Considerations

College teaching experience in Biology (lecture and labs).
Experience teaching General Biology, Microbiology, and/or Anatomy and Physiology (including dissection of human cadavers) at a community college.
Experience applying innovative technology applications to teaching and learning.
Teaching experience at the college level.
Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
Knowledge of proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills for an organization that utilizes significant instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

EEO Statement

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.

ADA Statement

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

E-Verify Statement

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

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