Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Education / Teaching
Adult & Continuing Education, Academic, College Lecturer, Education Administration
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Posting Summary
Working Title
Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy
Role Title
Role Code
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band
Pay Band UG
Position Number
Position Number 282A0000
Agency
Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College
Division
Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Work Location Albemarle - 003
Hiring Range
Hiring Range $819-$1693 per credit hour, TBD based on experience and rank upon hire.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis. as needed. Responsibilities include teaching developmental and/or college-level courses, which may include distance-learning courses during the day and evening, on weekdays and weekends.
Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.
Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction
Sensitive Position
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ).
PVCC is nationally recognized for its outstanding transfer curriculum; its relationship with its neighbor, the University of Virginia; and its Workforce Development Programs serving local employers.
The position may include teaching at any PVCC location, including the Giuseppe Center in Greene County and correctional facilities in Fluvanna, Buckingham, and Dillwyn
Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.
Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement.
We are seeking to identify qualified and interested adjunct faculty members in the following teaching disciplines and/or subject areas:
ASTRONOMY
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess expert skills, knowledge, experience and education in the subject area and a history of successful teaching or related experience.
Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy.
Additional Considerations
Two years teaching experience, work experience in the field, and experience with on-line teaching.
Ph.D. in Astronomy.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
To and from any college campus/site location as assigned.
Posting Number
Posting Number
Recruitment Type
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 12/16/2025
Job Close Date
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Agency Website
Agency Website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
Contact Name
Contact Name Human Resources
Email human resources
Phone Number
Phone Number
Additional Information
Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Associate Vice…
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