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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Geology Adjunct Instructors
Role Title
Geology Adjunct Instructors
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
283A00000
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Henrico - 087
Hiring Range
Adjunct faculty are paid based on a per-credit-hour rate. This rate is determined by the assigned rank and the discipline being taught. Assigned rank is based on a combination of education and 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
Classes may be on-campus or online, day or evening, depending on college needs.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach day and evening classes in Geology.
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 Geology, Geoscience, or Earth Sciences; or a Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Geology, Geoscience, or Earth Sciences.
Additional Considerations

• Teaching experience in college-level physical and/or historical geology courses, preferably within a community college setting is preferred. Field experience is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and the ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to employ multiple teaching strategies to create student-centered classrooms and incorporate technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities.
• Online course instruction experience and/or training is also preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
May be asked to teach on any of the college's campuses.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_2901P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/01/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name
Email
employment@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
This applicant pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until the position is no longer needed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.For full consideration, the cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be received with the online application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Reynolds does not accept employment applications by mail, e-mail or fax.
Additional Information
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification); color; disability; gender identity or expression; genetic information; military service; national origin; political affiliation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation; race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); religion; sex; sexual orientation; veterans status, or any other non-merit based factor in its employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities.
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/91671