Adjunct Faculty - Communications

Position Overview

Adjunct faculty – communications (part‑time, day, evening, weekend) at Laurel Ridge Community College, Middletown Campus, Virginia. The role includes teaching college‑level courses (on site, distance, or hybrid) on Monday and Wednesday daytime classes. Applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

• Teach college‑level communications courses as assigned.
• Develop and deliver course content in person, online or hybrid.
• Use instructional technology and learning management systems.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment to students.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support learning.

• Master’s degree in Communication or related field (minimum 18 credits).
• Experience with instructional technology required.
• Experience with Canvas or another online course management tool.
• College‑level teaching experience preferred; online experience a plus.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: rate per credit hour commensurate with education and experience. As a part‑time position, the role is not eligible for health or leave benefits but may offer educational benefits through professional development and educational assistance policies.

Telework may be an option for certain eligible positions, determined by job requirements and agency policy.

Posting Number:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies : 20
Job Open Date: 03/03/2026
Job Close Date: 08/01/2026
Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Contact Name:
Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email: mshaffer-reyes

Upload cover letter (optional), resume (optional), and unofficial transcripts (required). Background checks and verification are required.

Selected candidates must complete a comprehensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, I‑9, E‑Verify, and possibly Statement of Economic Interest.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants. Discrimination or harassment of any type is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

I‑9 forms and proof of identity must be submitted. E‑Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

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