Adjunct Faculty - Humanities and Social Science

• https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99221

• Virginia, United States

• HUMANITIES (Laurel Ridge)

• Laurel Ridge Community College

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Humanities and Social Science

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a humanities and social science adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends. This position will be located on the Middletown Campus, Fauquier Campus, and Luray-Page County Center as needed.

Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC. Only on-line applications accepted.

Humanities and Social Science includes but is not limited to: Arts, Education, English, Economics, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Spanish, Speech/Drama and Sociology.

Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree, have eighteen graduate semester hours in the discipline/prefix specific to the class, and a history of successful teaching or related experience. Certain developmental or technical courses may be taught by instructors with a Bachelor's degree, a special certification, and/or work experience. This is a continuous posting and applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.

Compensation and Benefits:

The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies. Note: Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [email protected] for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the specific teaching discipline.

Additional Considerations:

• Teaching experience at post-secondary level preferred.
• History of teaching or related experience.
• The ability to use instructional technology.