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FLSA: Exempt
Pay Band: UG
Position Number: 298A0000
Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College
Division
Laurel Ridge Community College
(Div)
Work Location
Frederick – 069
Hiring Range: Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate
per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No
EEO Category: I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Work
Schedule: Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.
Sensitive Position: No
Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty
(day, evening and weekend) positions for Education. 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.
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as
needed basis. Submission of on-line application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and
resumes are optional, but recommended).
Job Description
1. Teaching: Creating a learning environment that
facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a subject. Teaching encompasses four components: Instructional Design,
Instructional Delivery, Instructional Effectiveness, and Instructional Expertise.
2. Scholarly and Creative
Engagement: Engage in scholarly and/or creative activity, which may include conference attendance and presentation, participation
in professional organizations, academic coursework, scholarly research and publications, and grant activity.
3.
Institutional Responsibility: Performing assigned or presumed duties according to one’s role at the college. These
activities support and advance both the mission of the VCCS and the college to enhance the effective functioning of the college. These
responsibilities include: participate in the college’s development and evaluation plan for part-time teaching faculty; participate in
required department, committee, and college meetings; adhere to college and VCCS policies; perform assigned duties; and maintain a collegial
working relationship with faculty, and staff.
4. Service: Quality participation and commitment to
students, college and/or community organizations, which is an expectation of one’s activities as a professional educator. Activities in this
domain are differentiated college representation, college citizenship and community citizenship.
Compensation
and Benefits:
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or
teaching experience. 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.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective
July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for
certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads
of agencies.
Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community
College.
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.
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
- Masters degree with a minimum of 18 grad credit hours in Education from a regionally accredited institution with demonstrated
competency in the teaching field.
Additional Considerations
- Current Virginia teaching
license - Virginia Public school teaching experience
- Ability to design and implement curriculums that align elements of
student learning to the student’s educational goals. - Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate
traditional and non-traditional students with diverse backgrounds and varied academic competencies. - Ability to use formative and
summative assessment measures to evaluate and enhance student learning. - Knowledge of and proven skill with teaching strategies that
promote student success. - Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, for group presentations or one-on-one
settings. - Ability to teach in the traditional face-to-face and online environments (or ability and willingness to learn to teach in
those environments)
Operation of a State Vehicle: No
Supervises Employees: No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online,
hybrid or in-person.
Posting Number: ADJ_1563P
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Number of Vacancies: 25mun
Job Close Date: 06/30/2024
Contact Name: Kris
Iden
Email: [email protected]
Special Instructions to
Applicants
Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and
unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are
required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
In
support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth
Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD)
provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged
to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Background Check
Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal
background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education,
credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected
candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all
backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of
discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical
disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System is accepting applications for the following position: Go to jobs.vccs.edu for more
information and to apply. Applications only accepted online. Full background check required. The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action
Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
E-Verify
Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an
I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
