What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - School of Health Professions position at Virginia Highlands Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Adjunct - School of Health Professions
Role Title
Adjunct Faculty
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
Agency
Virginia Highlands Community College
Division
Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)
Work Location
Washington - 191
Hiring Range
Based on academic preparation and work experience of the applicant
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
TBD
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.
Virginia Highlands Community College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach day and evening courses in subject areas that may not currently have active job postings.
This is to establish a pool of applicants that may be used in the future as adjunct faculty position become available. Applications will be reviewed and considered as vacancies occur.
Please review the Required Qualifications section for a list of disciplines within the School of Health Professions.
Virginia Highlands Community College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach day and evening courses in subject areas that may not currently have active job postings.
This is to establish a pool of applicants that may be used in the future as adjunct faculty position become available. Applications will be reviewed and considered as vacancies occur.
Please review the Required Qualifications section for a list of disciplines within the School of Health Professions.
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
Minimum qualifications required by the accrediting agency in the discipline taught.
Disciplines within the School of School of Health Professions:
Disciplines within the School of School of Health Professions:
- Health (including Nutrition, BLS CPR, Medical Terminology, & other related health courses)
- Health Sciences (including Public Health, Kinesiology)
- Medical Assisting
- Nursing
- Practical Nursing
For Health, Health Sciences, & Medical Assisting, credentials will be reviewed based on the discipline and course credentialing requirements.
For Nursing and Practical Nursing, the required qualifications include:
For Nursing and Practical Nursing, the required qualifications include:
- Current license or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as a registered nurse without any disciplinary action that restricts practice
- Have had at least two years of direct client care experience as a registered nurse prior to employment by the program
- Clinical adjunct faculty in Nursing/Practical Nursing must hold either:
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) OR
- An associate degree in Nursing and be actively enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program
Additional Considerations
N/A
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_2534P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
TBD
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/01/2025
Job Close Date
01/09/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Brigitte Casteel
Email
bcasteel@vhcc.edu
Phone Number
276-739-2440
Special Instructions to Applicants
A completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the VCCS Career Portal resume, cover letter describing qualifications, names of three professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers, and a complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position.
Application and materials will ONLY be accepted online through the VCCS Career Portal.
Official transcripts are required before a contract will be issued. The job announcement may be accessed at
Application and materials will ONLY be accepted online through the VCCS Career Portal.
Official transcripts are required before a contract will be issued. The job announcement may be accessed at
Additional Information
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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.