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How much do computer science instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for computer science instructor in Richmond, VA is $64,938.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,100.00 and $68,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Computer Science Instructor do?

A Computer Science Instructor teaches students the principles and applications of computer science, including programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development. They design lesson plans, deliver lectures, and create assignments that help students understand both theoretical and practical aspects of computing. Instructors also often provide guidance on projects, assess student progress, and stay up to date with the latest industry trends to keep their curriculum relevant.

What are some common challenges Computer Science Instructors face in keeping students engaged and motivated?

Computer Science Instructors often encounter the challenge of maintaining student engagement, especially when teaching complex or abstract concepts like algorithms or programming logic. Balancing theoretical material with hands-on activities is crucial to keep lessons interactive and relevant. Instructors must also adapt to different learning paces and backgrounds, offering support to students who may be struggling while providing enrichment for advanced learners. Collaborating with colleagues to share best practices and using real-world projects can help increase motivation and make learning more relatable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Computer Science Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Computer Science Instructor, you need a solid background in computer science fundamentals, programming languages, and teaching experience, often supported by at least a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with educational platforms, coding environments (such as Python, Java, or C++), and learning management systems (like Moodle or Canvas) is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to motivate and engage students are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, support student learning, and foster a positive and productive classroom environment.
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Adjunct Faculty - Professional Programs

Laurel Ridge Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago


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Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Adjunct Faculty - Professional Programs
Role Title
Role Code
01011
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
298A0000
Agency
Laurel Ridge Community College
Division
Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location
Frederick - 069
Hiring Range
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience
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-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty - Professional Programs:
Professional Programs include but are not limited to: Administration of Justice, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Info Systems Technology, Business Management/Administration, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Tech and Medical Records.
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for an adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) for Professional Programs. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during Summer session. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Compensation is per credit hour and based upon rank. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate level college courses, which may include distance learning, on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends. A teaching demonstration may be required.
Applicants should posess a Master's degree, have eighteen graduate semester hours in the discipline/prefix specific to the class. Certain developmental or technical courses may be taught by instructors with a Bachelor's degree, a special certification, and/or work experience. The ability to use instructional technology is a plus. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled. This is a continuous posting and applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.
Only on-line applications accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume and transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters are optional, but recommended). The resume should provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references, your education, skills, and professional experiences as they relate to the responsibilities of this position. The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass the college's pre-employment security screening.
Compensation and Benefits:
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies. Note: Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.
About Laurel Ridge Community College
Watch: Grow with us as we become Laurel Ridge Community College
Laurel Ridge Community College is a comprehensive, nonresidential, two-year public institution of higher education with four locations - the Fauquier and Middletown campuses, the Luray-Page County Center and the Vint Hill Site - as well as outreach sites throughout the college's service region. The service region includes the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren, and the city of Winchester.
Laurel Ridge's Middletown Campus and the Luray-Page County Center are nestled within the Shenandoah Valley with easy access to a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, historical sites, and a welcoming network of towns and cities where families grow, and diverse businesses thrive. Laurel Ridge's Fauquier Campus and the Vint Hill Site are located within the Upper Piedmont region of Virginia. Situated in Fauquier County, and located just 40 miles west of Washington, D.C., this area offers the opportunity for living in a beautiful rural landscape with easy access to our nation's capital.
Laurel Ridge offers nearly 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, as well as workforce training programs for employees and employers. Laurel Ridge offers a variety of day, evening, weekend, and online classes. As one of the fastest growing community colleges in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Laurel Ridge serves more than 8,400 unduplicated students through our credit courses, and over 1,300 employers through Workforce Solutions' business and professional development programs. In terms of student enrollment, Laurel Ridge is the seventh largest of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. Laurel Ridge is a consistently high performer in the performance-based funding metrics established by the Virginia Community College System.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Laurel Ridge Community College Strategic Initiatives
Your Expertise.
Our Inspiring Culture.
Enriching Lives and Community Vitality.
We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. These concepts are deeply embedded within our institution and governance systems and guided by strategic plans established through the Virginia Community College System and the college.
Opportunity 2027, approved by the State Board for Community Colleges, calls for Virginia Community Colleges to achieve equity in access, learning outcomes, and success for students from every race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic group.
As we fully transition into our new identity as "Laurel Ridge Community College," we also embark on work guided by our own six-year strategic plan. This plan, Engage 2027, was created following a year-long process involving many students, staff, faculty, and community members. The thoughtful contributions of these stakeholders helped create the foundation for our local college efforts over the next six years. Engage 2027 rests on a foundation of four core concepts: "Invite, Include, Innovate, and Impact," and calls for college stakeholders to recommit to building a more diverse and inclusive college that welcomes every student, ensures every student success, supports faculty and staff, and leaves a strong, enduring, imprint on our communities.
The college is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
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
Applicants should posess a Master's degree, have eighteen graduate semester hours in the discipline/prefix specific to the class. Certain developmental or technical courses may be taught by instructors with a Bachelor's degree, a special certification, and/or work experience.
History of successful teaching or related experience.
Additional Considerations
The ability to use instructional technology.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_2960P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
100
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/02/2026
Job Close Date
08/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
https://laurelridge.edu/
Contact Name
Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email
mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended), Resume (Resume/CV is required for all Faculty/Administrative positions) and Unofficial Transcripts (required for all Faculty positions)
Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
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/92159