Chemistry Adjunct Faculty; Part-Time

Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college work completed.

We must receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, please upload a document to indicate that the transcripts will be mailed. The application will not be accepted without this “required” documentation.

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Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.

Posting Summary

Working Title: Chemistry Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Role

Title:

Adjunct Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Band: UG

Position Number: 286A0

TBD

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Division: Virginia Western Community College (Div)

Work Location: Southwest Roanoke, VA

Hiring Range: Per credit hour rate is determined based on qualifications.

Emergency/Essential Personnel: No

EEO Category: Full Time or Part Time

Telework Options: No

Work Schedule: Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.

Sensitive Position: No

Job Description:

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for part-time Chemistry Adjunct Faculty in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Chemistry adjunct faculty are needed to teach college-level courses and labs in-person on the main Virginia Western campus. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.

In addition, faculty are expected to be active participants in Chemistry department communication.

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.

KSA's/

Required Qualifications:


Must possess a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree (in any field) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry courses.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations: Doctorate degree in Chemistry. Teaching experience at the college level.

Posting Number:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Number of Vacancies: Multi-hire

Job Open Date: 02/03/2025

Job Close Date: 02/02/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Agency Website: Virginia Western Website

Contact Name: HR Department

Email: hrapps

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