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Lab Sciences Manager

Henrico, VA · On-site

$116K - $133K/yr

Public Safety, Applied Sciences and Natural Resources Title: Lab Sciences Manager State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified Hiring Range: Hiring range for this position is $116,077 - $133,489 ...

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An Entry Level Natural Sciences Manager oversees scientific research projects and teams in areas such as biology, chemistry, or environmental science. They help coordinate the work of scientists and technicians, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. At the entry level, they may assist senior managers, participate in planning experiments, and handle administrative tasks. This role is key for ensuring that research projects run smoothly and achieve their objectives.

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Natural Sciences Adjunct

Southside Va Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

$793 - $1.0K/wk

Part-time

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Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Natural Sciences Adjunct
Role Title
Natural Sciences Adjunct
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
276A0TBD
Agency
Southside Va Community College
Division
Southside Va Community College (Div)
Work Location
Multiple Locations
Hiring Range
$793.00 - $1098.00 per credit, Salary is depending on qualifying rank
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
Flexible; may be a combination of day, night, and/or weekend shifts.
Courses may be delivered as fully seated on-campus, online, or hybrid formats.
Hours: Part-time, credit-hour-dependent (typically capped at a maximum of 12 credit hours
per semester or 29 total weekly workload hours).
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.
SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.edu
Join Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) as a part-time faculty member in Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientific Thinkers
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college, is seeking
dedicated, qualified educators to join our part-time Adjunct Faculty pool for the Natural and Physical Sciences. We are building a continuous pipeline of applicants to teach fundamental college-level science courses at our Alberta (Christanna Campus), Keysville (John H. Daniel Campus), and South Boston (Southern Virginia Higher Education Center) locations, as well as through our Distance Learning/Online programs.
Adjunct faculty members share in the total responsibility for providing high-quality, student-centered instruction to a culturally and educationally diverse student population. Teaching assignments may include introductory, foundational, and advanced courses across the following disciplines:
• General Biology
• Human Anatomy & Physiology (A&P)
• Microbiology
• General Chemistry
• Physics
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Instructional Delivery: Plan, organize, and teach courses using approved syllabi, student learning outcomes, and current best practices in pedagogy. Maintain a positive classroom or virtual climate conducive to student learning
  • Laboratory Supervision: Lead hands-on lab experiments, strictly maintaining laboratory safety protocols, guiding students through scientific data collection, and fostering critical scientific inquiry
  • Technology Integration: Competently utilize instructional technologies, including the college's Learning Management System (Canvas), for grading, course announcements, and virtual teaching components.Evaluation & Feedback: Review, grade, and return student assignments, laboratory reports, and exams in a timely manner. Provide regular academic feedback to assist student growth
  • Office Hours: Be accessible to students for brief academic guidance, questions, or clarification before/after face-to-face sessions or via scheduled virtual office hours
  • Administrative Compliance: Follow academic policies outlined in the SVCC Adjunct Faculty Handbook, submit final course grades by college deadlines, and report student enrollment or attendance issues as required.

Special Assignments
KSA's/Required Qualifications
  • Education (For Biology, A&P, and Microbiology): A Master's degree in Biology or a related biomedical science field is required, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the speciality science
  • Education (For General Chemistry): A Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related chemical science field is required, containing a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in pure chemistry
  • Education (For Physics): A Master's degree in Physics or a related physical science/engineering field is required, containing a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in pure physics
  • Demonstrated teaching competence and strong oral and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams
  • Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments
  • Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success
  • Ability to implement current pedagogical strategies and technical learning platforms effectively

Additional Considerations
  • Previous science teaching experience at the community college or university level, specifically with face-to-face and online/hybrid modalities.
  • Demonstrated experience developing or teaching a fully online, asynchronous laboratory courses
  • Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Some travel will be required with access to a state vehicle or mileage compensation
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_3355P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
ongoing
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/16/2026
Job Close Date
01/01/2027
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities
Contact Name
Jennifer Davis
Email
jennifer.davis@southside.edu
Phone Number
434-949-1048
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a part-time teaching position. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and VCCS guidelines. Review of applications and candidates' materials will be ongoing.
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of the online application should also include a resume and all transcripts of all college work completed.
This is a Part- Time Faculty position with NO state and VCCS benefits. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) 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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.
SVCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or a Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. 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/96461

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