Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Position Overview

Adjunct Faculty – Political Science (Role Code: 282A0000, Agency:
Piedmont Virginia Community College, Division: Piedmont Virginia Community College,

Location:

Albemarle County – 003). Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position is part‑time, exempt under FLSA, and may be teleworked as needed.

• Teach developmental and/or college‑level Political Science courses, including distance‑learning courses offered during the day and evening on weekdays and weekends.
• Primarily deliver instruction face‑to‑face with the possibility of remote instruction.
• Teach at any PVCC location, including the Giuseppe Center in Greene County and correctional facilities in Fluvanna, Buckingham, and Dillwyn.
• Plan and facilitate classroom and online instruction, utilizing technology resources to promote student success.
• Perform special assignments as directed, such as assisting the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master’s degree in Political Science or a graduate degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science.
• Minimum of two years successful teaching or related experience in Political Science.
• Experience with online teaching and proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Strong technology skills to work productively in an environment that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
• Willingness to teach at prison sites and in diverse learning environments.

There is no employee supervision or required travel. The position may require use of a state vehicle.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. The system also 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.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation and other required checks. The institution uses E‑Verify for employee eligibility. Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard may receive hiring preference in accordance with Executive Order 29 (2010).