Psychology Adjunct

Overview

Brightpoint Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education located in the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. The college serves students and the community through its two campuses in Chester and Midlothian, an online program, and additional outreach locations. Brightpoint’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality.

• Title: Psychology Adjunct
• Code: 290A9999
• Agency: Brightpoint Community College
• Division: Brightpoint Community College (Div)
• Location: Chesterfield – 041 (either Chester or Midlothian campus, or online)
• Hiring Range: $793 – $1,693 per credit hour
• Employment Type: Part Time (Non‑Exempt)
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Telework: Options are subject to change based on business needs
• Credit Hour Limits: Summer 8 hrs, Fall 12 hrs, Spring 12 hrs (maximum for VCCS)
• Job Open Date: 07/06/2026
• Job Close Date: 06/30/2027

• Provide online or traditional (on‑campus) delivery instruction in Psychology, including Developmental Psychology, Principles of Psychology, Psychology of Death and Dying, Statistics for Behavioral Science, and Theories of Personality.
• Use instructional technologies to support student learning.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the student learning process.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assisting the agency or state government during emergency declarations.

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Psychology or a related field, with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Psychology.
• Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level is highly desirable.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to comply with a criminal background investigation and other required verifications.

• No state vehicle operation required.
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• No 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.
• ADA Statement: VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation when requested.
• E‑Verify Statement: VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

• Adjunct postings are an open pool that may not be actively recruiting; division offices will contact selected candidates if an opening occurs.
• Selected candidates’ offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, educational verification, and credit checks.