Virginia's Community College System is hiring: Speech and Communication Adjunct

Overview

Speech and Communication Adjunct Instructor

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Community College 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 following: achievement of the College’s mission and goals; upholding the College’s values; and personal and program evaluation.

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.

Instructional faculty must reside in the state of Virginia or be available to teach in-person classes at one of the Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) locations (Main Campus, Lebanon, Bluefield, Southern Gap).

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and teach courses in a classroom environment to students with diverse academic backgrounds.

• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations and use technology to teach effectively.

• Uphold the College’s mission, goals, values, and promote student success in a climate that supports diversity.

• Participate in personal and program evaluation.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Qualifications

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline

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 Southwest Virginia Community College requires the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.

Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.

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 the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution

Operational Details

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel No travel required.

Posting and Contact

Posting Number ADJ_2677P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 09/02/2025

Job Close Date 09/29/2025

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website www.sw.edu

Contact Name Human Resources

Email hr@sw.edu

Phone Number 276.964.7333

Legal and Compliance

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.

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, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s 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 Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88296