Philosophy - Adjunct

Division Mountain Gateway Community College (Div)
Work Location

Work Location Alleghany - 005

Hiring Range $700 - $1200 / credit hour depending upon years of experience and educational attainment.

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EEO Category I-Faculty

Part Time

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs

Hours vary depending on college needs. Day and evening positions are available. Courses will be delivered in person on the main campus or at RRC .

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Mountain Gateway Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. MGCC is centrally located in Clifton Forge, VA and operates a regional campus in Buena Vista, VA. MGCC serves the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge and Botetourt (northern half).

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjuncts in the field of Philosophy at the Clifton Forge Campus to teach on ground.

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.

• A Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Philosophy from an accredited institution.
• Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
• Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
• Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success.
• Technology capability (access to WIFI , computers) to teach remotely
• All teaching positions of MGCC require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching

• Two years teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution

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You may be expected to travel to all college locations.

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08/24/2026

09/30/2026

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