Adjunct Faculty - School of Health and Safety at Virginia's Community College System
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Richmond, VA
Contract type: Full time
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - School of Health and Safety Role Title Nursing Adjunct Role Code 0101# FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 299A0995 Agency Mountain Empire Community Coll Division Mountain Empire Community Coll (Div) Work Location Wise - 195 Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience and following the VCCS-29 for faculty ranking. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Varied based on need.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Health Sciences and Safety classes in various areas. We are seeking applicants available for on-campus, online, and nursing clinical instruction for daytime and/or evenings and/or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule and the VCCS-29 Faculty Ranking Profile. For further information, please contact the Dean or Administrative Assistant of the School of Health and Safety, at 276-523-2400 or [email protected] and [email protected].
Adjunct instructor positions available for various areas in the School of Health and Safety, including but not limited to EMS, CNA, American sign language, phlebotomy, health information management, criminal justice, corrections, and CPR.
Adjunct Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line applications must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed.
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. An adjunct is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and actively contributing to the academic, professional, and community life of the college. The role emphasizes instructional excellence through innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and assessment. This position requires a commitment to continuous professional growth aligned with the college’s mission and goals.
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Teaching experience in college-level courses.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
None.
Posting Number ADJ_2871P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 0-10 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/10/2025 Job Close Date 01/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.mecc.edu Contact Name Wes Mullins Email [email protected] Phone Number 276-523-9017 Special Instructions to Applicants
apply at https://jobs.vccs.edu/
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 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/91251
Varied based on need.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Health Sciences and Safety classes in various areas. We are seeking applicants available for on-campus, online, and nursing clinical instruction for daytime and/or evenings and/or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule and the VCCS-29 Faculty Ranking Profile. For further information, please contact the Dean or Administrative Assistant of the School of Health and Safety, at 276-523-2400 or [email protected] and [email protected].
Adjunct instructor positions available for various areas in the School of Health and Safety, including but not limited to EMS, CNA, American sign language, phlebotomy, health information management, criminal justice, corrections, and CPR.
Adjunct Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line applications must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed.
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. An adjunct is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and actively contributing to the academic, professional, and community life of the college. The role emphasizes instructional excellence through innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and assessment. This position requires a commitment to continuous professional growth aligned with the college’s mission and goals.
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of the specific discipline or subject area relevant to the teaching assignment.
- Familiarity with diverse teaching strategies, instructional technologies, and assessment techniques to support student learning.
- Understanding of higher education standards, accreditation requirements, and institutional policies.
- Awareness of diverse student backgrounds, learning styles, and barriers to learning with strategies to promote an inclusive classroom environment.
- Knowledge of college procedures, governance, and administrative requirements.
- Ability to clearly convey complex concepts both verbally and in writing.
- Skills in developing engaging, well-organized, and accessible course materials and activities.
- Proficiency in designing assessments that accurately measure student learning and providing constructive feedback.
- Competence with learning management systems (LMS), multimedia tools, and other educational technologies.
- Ability to motivate students, foster critical thinking, and create a positive learning environment.
- Flexibility to modify teaching approaches based on student needs, feedback, and evolving educational practices.
- Upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.
- Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field or Associate’s in the teaching field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
- Minimum of two years of related occupational experience.
Teaching experience in college-level courses.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
None.
Posting Number ADJ_2871P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 0-10 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/10/2025 Job Close Date 01/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.mecc.edu Contact Name Wes Mullins Email [email protected] Phone Number 276-523-9017 Special Instructions to Applicants
apply at https://jobs.vccs.edu/
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 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/91251
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