Engineering Adjunct Instructor

About the role

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) invites applications for Engineering Adjunct Instructor positions for the Fall, 2026 semester beginning August, 2026. These are part-time positions teaching in-person classes at our Glenns campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman and sophomore-level engineering and engineering technology classes.
• Teach using a variety of delivery systems including interactive video, web, and other electronic media.
• Teach students in evening on-campus assignments and online learning.
• Teach the following classes: INS 220 Introduction to Fluid Power (Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems) on Mondays 6:00 pm to 9:30pm, and ELE 143 Programmable Controllers I on Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering or related field, and at least 2 years of related occupational experience.
• Possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
• Be available to teach face-to-face classes in the evening on the Glenns campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering.
• Teaching experience in the discipline.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including adult learners and at-risk students.
• Commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration, and open communication.
• Knowledge of best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning.

Benefits

Salary will be $793 to $1,463 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Pay

Salary will be $793 to $1,463 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Teaching assignments and schedules will include evening on-campus assignments and online learning.

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.

Additional Information

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).