Political Science __ Adjunct Part-Time

The A. Linwood Holton Governor's School is seeking applicants to fill an adjunct part-time Political Science vacancy.  The Governor's School works with five community colleges and 18 school divisions to provide dual enrollment courses to motivated and talented high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.  The Governor's School's Political Science classes are taught as asynchronous virtual classes using learning management software provided by the school.  The school is based at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Part-time adjunct teaching position.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for community college credentialing for teaching Political Science.  Master's degree in the subject area or a master's degree in a closely related discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the subject area from a regionally-accredited higher education institution is required. 
• Teaching experience at the high school and/or college level is preferred.
• Strong technology skills preferred.
• For successful candidates work location is negotiable

Reports to: Director of the A. Linwood Holton Governor's School

Starting Pay will be based on the A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School approved asynchronous pay scale.

Application review will begin immediately. Positions are open until filled.

In addition to providing a complete online application, you are required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Unofficial Transcript: A copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution must be attached with your application. If you have academic credentials from non-U.S. institutions, you will need to include an evaluation of your credentials. Only applicants who have uploaded all required completed documents and who meet minimum qualifications will be considered. Candidates who apply to this posting will only be contacted in the event they are selected for an interview. All positions are subject to funding availability.

APPLY:  Application may be completed on-line at:

•  wcs.k12.va.us
• Employment
• Job Application Manager
• Click Apply

Please complete the certified application to apply for this position. 

The Washington County School Board reserves the right to consider those who respond any other potential candidates and any position(s) or transfer(s) that may result from filling this position.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of the Washington County School Board to provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, or sex. This policy is applicable to all phases of employment to include hiring, upgrading, transfer and treatment of the employees of the School Board.