What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Studies and Theatre Adjunct position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Communication Studies and Theatre Adjunct Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 290A9999 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $793-$1,693 per credit hour. 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
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Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
General Information: The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credits hours taught in the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.
Please note there may not currently be an opening in this area and that the division office will contact you should an opening occur.
Responsibilities: To provide primarily on-campus, traditional delivery on the Chester and Midlothian campuses of the college, with limited opportunities for online instruction. Courses offered in the discipline include Acting I, II, III, & IV, Acting for the Camera, Basic Lighting, Costume Construction, Costume Design, Film Appreciation I, History of Theatre I & II, Improvisation I & II, Introduction to Communication, Introduction to Make-Up for the Theatre, Introduction to the Theatre, Movement I & II, Principles of Public Speaking, Public Relations, Scenic Design, Stagecraft, Survey of Mass Media, Theatre Aesthetics, Voice and Diction I & II, and Writing Across Media.
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
Required: Minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Communication or Theatre.
Additional Considerations
Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level. Ability to use instructional technologies. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
No
Posting Number ADJ_3406P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 99 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/06/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
Adjunct postings are open pools that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates.
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/97863
Varies
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
General Information: The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credits hours taught in the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.
Please note there may not currently be an opening in this area and that the division office will contact you should an opening occur.
Responsibilities: To provide primarily on-campus, traditional delivery on the Chester and Midlothian campuses of the college, with limited opportunities for online instruction. Courses offered in the discipline include Acting I, II, III, & IV, Acting for the Camera, Basic Lighting, Costume Construction, Costume Design, Film Appreciation I, History of Theatre I & II, Improvisation I & II, Introduction to Communication, Introduction to Make-Up for the Theatre, Introduction to the Theatre, Movement I & II, Principles of Public Speaking, Public Relations, Scenic Design, Stagecraft, Survey of Mass Media, Theatre Aesthetics, Voice and Diction I & II, and Writing Across Media.
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
Required: Minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Communication or Theatre.
Additional Considerations
Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level. Ability to use instructional technologies. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
No
Posting Number ADJ_3406P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 99 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/06/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
Adjunct postings are open pools that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates.
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/97863
Salary : $793 - $1,693