Adjunct Professor of Government

Title: Adjunct Professor of Government

State Role Title: Professional Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience (determined by rank at the time of hire)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: College of William and Mary

Location:Richard Bland College

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a twoyear residential liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the TriCities regionand its rural setting featuring 750 acres of wetlands bucolic forest and the states oldest and largest pecan grove.

RBC is currently seeking an exceptional Adjunct Government Professor. The primary role of this position is to provide collegelevel instruction and academicrelated activities designed to encourage support and enable student success. In addition to teaching Government at all levels and supporting the development of stronger interdisciplinary ties with other departments duties may include student advising and other responsibilities as determined by the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department chair.

This positions major responsibilities include:
Teaching Government courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures.
Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as required.
Organizing class activities and assignments relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses.
Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review produce and/or select course related materials.

Minimum Qualifications

A masters degree (or higher) in Government (or a closely related discipline) from a regionally accredited college or university
Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area of instruction
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first and secondyear college students.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative style.

Additional Considerations

Doctoral degree in Government/Political Science (or a closely related discipline).
Demonstrated experience as a college faculty member.
Demonstrated experience implementing innovative education delivery techniques.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER Richard Bland College of William & Mary is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities programs services and activities. In keeping with this policy the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students nor in any other of its official activities based on race color national origin (ancestry) religion (creed) age military service or veteran status marital status parental status political affiliation sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression) sexual orientation family medical history or genetic information disability any other status protected by law or any other nonmerit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment recruitment admissions financial aid and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) RBC will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or rsum must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately RBC cannot accept mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and rsums. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information campus fire statistics safety procedures and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For fulltime teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (parttime teaching faculty) applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy their schedule availability rsum/curriculum vita all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter rsum all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:

Chief Business Officer
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Physical Address: Pecan Hall Second Floor 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805
Telephone: (804)extension 6208
Email: 804extension 8603

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees prospective employees student workers or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct sexual violence sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Physical Address: Maze Hall 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805
804extension 6464

Or

Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue S.W.
Washington DC


Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS ator DBVI at.

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Name: Richard Bland College Office of Human Resources
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Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College Office of Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.