Adjunct Regional Geography Faculty; Part-Time

Adjunct World Regional Geography Faculty (Part‑Time)

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) seeks an experienced geography instructor to teach the hybrid course GEO 220:
World Regional Geography. The position is part‑time, course‑by‑course, semester basis, and offers no state or VCCS benefits. Candidates must submit an online application with resume and transcripts.

• Evaluate ways people and places interact across space and time to produce spatial and environmental patterns.
• Introduce students to essential geographic tools, such as maps, to analyze regional data.
• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring high‑quality course materials align with college standards and learning outcomes.
• Maintain engagement through the college’s Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for the online portion.
• Support student success through active instruction and adherence to the community college mission.
• Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Geography or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success.

• Teaching experience at the college level, specifically with face‑to‑face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom, and Canvas LMS.
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

• Work Location:
  
  Christanna Campus – Alberta, VA;
  Wednesdays, 2:30 PM – 3:55 PM.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Hybrid (in‑person instruction on campus and online components).
• Pay:
  Per credit hour rate is determined based on experience and education.
• Number of Vacancies: 4.
• Position Code: 276A0
  
  TBD.
• Posting Number:  (General Public).
• Job Open Date: 05/18/2026;
  Job Close Date: 08/10/2026.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assistance in emergency declarations by the Governor.

Applicants must complete a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks. Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

Southside Virginia Community College is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors. For additional information regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Office of Finance and Administration.

Southside Virginia Community College provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process; an AHP Letter (formerly a Certificate of Disability) is required. AHP Letters can be requested at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by calling DARS at  or DBVI at .