Associate Instructor of Philosophy – G0005
HIRING RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
CLOSING DATE: June 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION: 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Our college is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the Associate Instructor position to provide on-campus delivery instruction at both the Chester and Midlothian campuses, with limited opportunity for online instruction. Assigned courses include primarily daytime and evening on-campus sections, between the Chester and Midlothian campuses. The Associate Instructor will teach the equivalent of 39-42 credits per academic year. There are no formal student advising or committee responsibilities. The associate instructor role is a one-year teaching position with salary and benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: A master’s degree in Philosophy or related field, or master’s degree in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching area of Philosophy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate must be willing to teach 15 or 7-week sessions, as well as a combination of day and evening traditional, on-campus courses, with the ability to be flexible to work at any of the College’s locations. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: Certified to teach hybrid, synchronous, and online courses; experience teaching 100 and 200-level Philosophy courses, particularly in the community college setting.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the Commonwealth of Virginia career website located at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/72362.
REQUIRED: A fully completed state application, CV or resume to include a list of three references, cover letter, and copies of all applicable transcripts must be submitted through the career website to receive consideration.
There is a limit on the number and size of attachments that can be uploaded with the application. Documents that are unable to be uploaded in the career website should be sent via email to facultyjobs@brightpoint.edu immediately after successfully applying to the position. Please do not submit the same document in the system and by email.
Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.
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