English Faculty

Working Title English Faculty

Role Title 9 month-Associate Professor

Role Code 01015-SW

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band 00

Position Number 293F0190

Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College

Agency/Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)

Work Location Multiple Locations

Hiring Range $58,335 – $82,647

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- 

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? 

Work Schedule 

Teaching load as assigned-may include daytime, evening, weekend hours

Sensitive Position No

Job Description 

The search will remain open until the position is filled; however, to be considered for the initial screening, candidates should submit a complete application package by June 14, 2024.

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.

Teaching faculty must provide instruction, support, assessment, and mentorship to Virginia Peninsula Community College’s students. Faculty are required to participate in the mission and community of the college entirely. The primary emphasis shall be on teaching by working with students in classrooms, distant learning, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help the students develop their interests and abilities to the fullest capacity to become better persons, better workers, and better citizens.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching Load:

Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach a minimum of 15 credit hours/20 contact hours of lecture and laboratory each semester and other instructional loads as assigned, which may include classes at the Hampton or Historic Triangle campus and online classes: day, evening, and weekend classes. Contribute high energy, engagement, creativity, and leadership to the teaching and learning environment.

Professional Activities and Contributions:

Design, develop, and assess curriculum. Serve as a faculty mentor for students and contribute to college governance and service. Collaborate in a diverse and collegial organizational culture with high standards for performance. Remain current in the academic discipline and in trends in teaching through professional development, further education, and or scholarship.

Engagement Hours

To promote the availability of faculty to work with individual students, all full-time faculty members are required to maintain (10) hours per week when they will be available to work with students outside of class meetings. The faculty are expected to be available to work with students on their individual academic and occupational concerns.

Additional Activities

Additional activities include committee work, student and community activities, student advising, and professional activities: e.g., discipline-specific initiatives and program and general education assessment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Special AssignmentsMay 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
• Master’s Degree in English or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in English from a regionally accredited institution.
• Can demonstrate a passion for the discipline of English and a commitment/belief that a diverse group of students from various backgrounds and ages, including adult learners, can learn this discipline, thus fulfilling the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills appropriate for students, colleagues, staff, and administrator interactions as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to adopt an organized plan of instruction and use methods to fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations
• Additional Considerations
• Teaching experience with online, hybrid, and/or traditional face-to-face classroom modalities in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) with the ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.
• Experience teaching developmental reading and writing courses.
• A knowledge of the community college mission and experience teaching in a community college setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required TravelMinimal

Posting Number FAC_1320P

Recruitment Type General Public – G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Job Open Date 05/21/2024

Job Close Date 12/31/2024

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 Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s 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/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information 

Background Check Statement Disclaimer 

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 StatementThe 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 StatementThe VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify StatementVCCS 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/73663

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