What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dual Enrollment Adjunct Instructor position at Rappahannock Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Dual Enrollment Adjunct Instructor
Role Title
Dual Enrollment Adjunct Instructor
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
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
To be determined.
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 seeks applicants for Dual Enrollment Adjunct Instructor positions. These are part-time positions teaching college courses in the high school, covering both high school and college content at a rigorous level, allowing students to earn high school and college credit. Dual enrollment instructors are expected to conform to all college policies and procedures pertaining to the dual enrollment courses they teach. All dual enrollment courses shall be equivalent to the pedagogical, theoretical, and philosophical orientation of the College’s department and contain the same student learning outcomes, components of the syllabi, level and rigor of content, assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes and instructional effectiveness. Dual enrollment instructors teaching dual enrollment courses will be evaluated in accordance with the College’s adjunct faculty evaluation process.
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.
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 content area or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in content area for all transfer courses.
- Faculty in specialized professional or technical associate in applied sciences disciplines require a Bachelors degree in the teaching field or an Associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competency in the teaching field and 2 years of related occupational experience.
- Employment in local school system required.
Additional Considerations
- Teaching experience in discipline.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
To be determined.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_2983P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/27/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Additional Information
The hiring process for dual enrollment instructors is as follows:
- The school system or high school proposes a candidate to teach dual enrollment courses.
- RCC must review and approve the candidate’s educational preparation prior to the course being designated as a dual enrollment course.
- Employment in the local school system is required.
- Satisfactory reference and criminal background checks are a condition of employment.
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.