Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy
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Application Package must include—
- Online Application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references
In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications.
PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.
References & criminal background checks required.
Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy
Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 282A0000
Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College
Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Albemarle - 003
Hiring Range Salary is 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- Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis. as needed. Responsibilities include teaching developmental and/or college-level courses, which may include distance-learning courses during the day and evening, on weekdays and weekends.
Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.
Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction
Sensitive Position No
Job Description Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). PVCC is nationally recognized for its outstanding transfer curriculum; its relationship with its neighbor, the University of Virginia; and its Workforce Development Programs serving local employers.
The position may include teaching at any PVCC location, including the Giuseppe Center in Greene County and correctional facilities in Fluvanna, Buckingham, and Dillwyn
Courses may be offered day, evening, weekend and at various locations.
Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement.
We are seeking to identify qualified and interested adjunct faculty members in the following teaching disciplines and/or subject areas:
ASTRONOMY
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 The successful candidate will possess expert skills, knowledge, experience and education in the subject area and a history of successful teaching or related experience.
Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy.
Additional Considerations Two years teaching experience, work experience in the field, and experience with on-line teaching.
Ph.D. in Astronomy.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel To and from any college campus/site location as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_2860P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/16/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled Contact Name Human Resources
Phone Number 4349616567
Special Instructions to Applicants Application Package must include—
- Online Application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references
In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications.
PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.
References & criminal background checks required.
Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.
Additional Information Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Associate Vice President of Human Resources, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M132, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest.ethics.dls.
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.
