Adjunct Faculty-Economics

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. While applicants may be assigned as needed, preference will be given to individuals who are available to teach at the Williamsburg campus. Applicants hired for this position will teach Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and/or Survey of Economics.

Essential functions:
• Design and delivery 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.