Adjunct Education Faculty; Part-Time - Foundations of Education

Adjunct Education Faculty (Part-Time) - Foundations of Education

We are seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach EDU 200:
Foundations of Education. This course explores the foundational topics related to education, emphasizing historical, philosophical, social, legal, ethical, and professional aspects of teaching. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC’s mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.

• Explore foundational topics related to the field of education.
• Emphasize the historical, philosophical, and social dimensions of the teaching profession.
• Instruct on the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities inherent in teaching.
• Work with the practicum coordinator, ensuring students complete a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K‑12 setting.
• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring high‑quality course materials align with college standards.
• Maintain engagement through the college’s Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for the online portion of the course.
• 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.

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

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Education 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 Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Fall 2026 Semester (August 17 – December 15, 2026);
Hybrid (a combination of in‑person instruction on campus and online components). Class meets Thursday 2:30 PM‑3:55 PM at John H. Daniel Campus — Keysville, VA.

$793.00 – $1,098.00 per credit, salary depends on qualifying rank.

Only online applications will be accepted. Submit your application through the state portal, including a resume and all transcripts of college work completed. Create a user account and follow the instructions on the site. If you are a state employee affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter‑agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), submit the Card before the closing date.

Fax the Card to (434) 949‑0708 if necessary. Contact Jennifer Davis at 434‑949‑1048 or email Jennifer.davis for questions. Applications are reviewed continuously until positions are filled.

Position number: 276A0

TBD. Closing date: 08/10/2026. Eligible openings: 4.

Southside Virginia Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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 Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal opportunity and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The agency uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. All applicants must complete an I‑9 form and provide required documentation.

Southside VA Community College is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) stage agency and provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard. The agency encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. For assistance, use https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019 or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

Jennifer Davis, Contact, 434‑949‑1019, Jennifer.davis.