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Posting Summary Working TitleEconomics AdjunctRole TitleEconomics AdjunctRole CodeFLSAExemptPay BandUGPosition Number295A0460AgencyTidewater Community CollegeDivisionTidewater Community College (Div)Work LocationNorfolk - 710Hiring Range$793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.Emergency/Essential PersonnelNoEEO CategoryI-FacultyFull Time or Part TimePart TimeDoes 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 ScheduleVariesSensitive PositionNoJob Description Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.Functional Responsibilities:1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.Special AssignmentsMay 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 QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Economics or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in EconomicsAbility to communicate effectively in an electronic format.Additional ConsiderationsTeaching experience in the Economics discipline.Teaching experience at the college level.Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.Operation of a State VehicleNoSupervises EmployeesNoRequired TravelNo Posting Detail Information Posting NumberADJ_3465PRecruitment TypeGeneral Public - GNumber of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/13/2026Job Close Date08/31/2026Open Until FilledNoAgency Websitetcc.eduContact NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationBackground Check Statement DisclaimerThe 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: EEO StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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 StatementVCCS 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

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