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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Engineering Adjunct Instructor
Role Title
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
278A9999
Agency
Rappahannock Community College
Division
Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location
Gloucester - 073
Hiring Range
Salary will be $793 to $1,463 per credit hour, commensurate with education and 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
Teaching assignments and schedules will include evening on-campus assignments and online learning.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC's annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC invites you to apply for our Engineering Adjunct Instructor positions. These are part-time positions teaching in-person classes at our Glenns campus for the Fall, 2026 semester beginning August, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach freshman and sophomore-level engineering and engineering technology classes. Teaching assignments and schedules will include evening on-campus assignments and online learning. The expectation is to teach students using a variety of delivery systems including interactive video, web, and other electronic media. The following classes are open until filled: INS 220 Introduction to Fluid Power (Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems) on Mondays 6:00 pm to 9:30pm, and ELE 143 Programmable Controllers I on Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Finalists will be asked to present a short sample lesson.
The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a varied student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The college strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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

• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering or related field, and at least 2 years of related occupational experience.
• Possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
• Must be available to teach face-to-face classes in the evening on the Glenns campus.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
• Teaching experience in the discipline.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
May be required to travel between campuses.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_3084P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/09/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
www.rappahannock.edu
Contact Name
Email
jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS online employment application, cover letter describing qualifications, resume and a complete, legible and updated set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Copies of any licenses and certifications required by this position must also be included. Official transcripts of all college coursework completed are required of the selected candidate. Applications will only be accepted online at VCCS ATS portal. This is a continuous recruitment and applications are accepted until position is filled.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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/93360