Philosophy Adjunct

Job Overview

Philosophy Adjunct –

Working Title:

Philosophy Adjunct. Role Code: 290A9999. Pay: $793–$1,693 per credit hour. Status:
Exempt, Full Time or Part Time (Part Time).

Work Location:

Chesterfield (94-01). Telework:
Options subject to change based on business needs.

Work Schedule:

Varies. The position is classified as Sensitive. No job description is provided.

Brightpoint Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students at its Chester and Midlothian campuses, online, and in other locations across its service area. Its mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality.

The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences augments full‑time teaching faculty with qualified part‑time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 in the fall, and 12 in the spring.

Provide primarily on‑campus, traditional delivery of undergraduate courses in Philosophy (Introduction to Philosophy I, Logic I, and Ethics) on the Chester and Midlothian campuses, with limited opportunities for online instruction.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned, and may assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Philosophy, or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Philosophy.
• Prior teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Operation of a state vehicle:
No. Supervises employees:
No. Required travel:
No.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks as relevant to employment. Candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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.

Virginia Community College System is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interview, and selection processes when requested.

Virginia Community College System uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates must complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.