Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Physics
• Role Title: Adjunct Faculty - Physics
• Role Code: FLSA Exempt
• Pay Band: UG
• Position Number: 293A0000
• Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
• Division: Virginia Peninsula Community College Div
• Work Location: Hampton - 650
• Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Emergency Essential Personnel: No
• EEO Category: I-Faculty
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
• Telework options: Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - No
• Bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference: No
• Work Schedule: Varied.
• Sensitive Position: No

Job Description Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg and the counties of James City and York.

Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend.

This position will teach Physics and Astronomy classes and labs such as Survey of Physics, Astronomy I and II, General College Physics I and II, and University Physics I and II.

Essential Functions

• Design and deliver of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.

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.

KSAs / Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Physics or Masters Degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Physics or Astronomy from a regionally accredited institution.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to modify when appropriate instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the Colleges mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online or hybrid and traditional face-to-face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess, and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

Operation of a State Vehicle: No Supervises Employees: No Required Travel: Minimal

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ_3181P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: 99
• Position End Date if temporary:
• Job Open Date: 03/18/2026
• Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Agency Website: VPCC.edu
• Contact Name: Human Resources
• Email: HR@vpcc.edu
• Phone Number: 757-825-2728

Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drscpidPWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks relevant to employment. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov

EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) 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.

ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and ADAAA to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

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.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94483

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Will you require sponsorship for employment? Yes / No

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Optional Documents:
• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter