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Infographic showing various Online Fire Science Instructor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 53% Part Time, and 6% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,211 per year, or $28 per hour.

Adjunct Computer Science Instructor

New River Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

$754 - $1.2K/wk

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Adjunct Computer Science Instructor
Role Title
Adjunct Computer Science Instructor
Role Code
01011-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
Position Number
Agency
New River Community College
Division
New River Community College (Div)
Work Location
Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range
$754-1200-per credit rate, depending on 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-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Part-Time based on teaching needs.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. You'll find that they have a genuine interest in your success. They also have excellent academic credentials. All faculty who teach college transfer courses have doctorates or master's degrees, while those in occupational programs have a diverse background which combines academics with practical on-the-job experience. In recent years individual professors and college programs have received state and national awards for their quality.
Teach online or in-person computer science (CSC) courses at the college, including preparing materials, supporting student learning, and recording and submitting grades. Available courses include:
CSC 221 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (Python)
CSC 222 - Object Oriented Programming (Java)
CSC 223 - Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms (Java)
CSC 208 - Introduction to Discrete Structures
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
  • Master's degree in computer science or master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in computer science

  • Effective communication in teaching and learning situations

Additional Considerations
  • Teaching experience in a higher education environment

  • Experience teaching online courses

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_944P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
10/27/2022
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
https://www.nr.edu/jobs/
Contact Name
Melissa Anderson
Email
manderson@nr.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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/53733

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