Speech and Communication Adjunct Instructor Job at Southwest Virginia Community

Posting Summary

• Working Title: Speech and Communication Adjunct Instructor
• Role Title: Adjunct Faculty - Instructor
• Role Code: 01013-SW
• FLSA: Exempt
• Pay Band: UG
• Position Number: 294A0028
• Agency: Southwest Virginia Community College
• Division: Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
• Work Location: Tazewell - 185
• Hiring Range: $793-$1058 Per Semester Credit Hour
• Emergency/Essential Personnel: No
• EEO Category: I-Faculty
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
• Telework options: No
• Bilingual/Multilingual requirement: No
• Work Schedule: Schedule may vary
• Sensitive Position: No

Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, including waivers for eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate's degrees in business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science, with some degrees leading to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also offers associate degrees in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

SWCC invites applications for adjunct faculty positions. The College seeks faculty who will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work effectively with students, staff, and others in a climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success.

Other responsibilities include participation in the College's mission and goals, upholding the College's values, and personal and program evaluation. Adjunct faculty are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with diverse academic backgrounds. Instructional faculty must reside in Virginia or be available to teach in-person at SWCC locations (Main Campus, Lebanon, Bluefield, Southern Gap).

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Qualifications: Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline. Official transcripts required prior to final offer. Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication. Commitment to student engagement in online teaching, including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support for student success. Technology capability (wifi, computers) to teach remotely. Ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtual.
• Responsibilities: Teach courses effectively in a classroom environment to students with varied backgrounds; adapt to multiple teaching modalities; promote student success and cultural diversity; participate in program evaluation and contribute to the College’s mission.

Additional Considerations

Prior teaching experience; work experience in the field; experience with online teaching; substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous environments at a regionally accredited institution.

Other Job Details

• Operation of a State Vehicle: No
• Supervises Employees: No
• Required Travel: No travel required

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ_2677P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Open Date: 09/02/2025
• Job Close Date: 09/08/2025
• Open Until Filled: No
• Agency Website: www.sw.edu
• Contact Name: Human Resources
• Email: hr@sw.edu
• Phone Number: 276.964.7333
• Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.

Background Checks / EEO / ADA / E-Verify

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, and education verification. The Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest may be required. For more information, visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination 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. The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA/ADAAA).

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88296