Title: Health Science Adjunct

Agency: Brightpoint Community College

Location: Chesterfield - 041

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary and rank commensurate with experience and education

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

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.


General Information: Adjunct faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in the Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.


Responsibilities: The Division of Health Sciences at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Provide traditional delivery instruction on either the Chester or Midlothian Campus of the College, primarily day classes, but some evening. Courses include Weight Training, Volleyball, Aerobics, and Introduction to Physical Education. Orientation to the responsibilities will be provided by core faculty. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Physical Education, Health Science, or Health-related field is required, as well as a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Science, or Health-related field (or equivalent). Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Additional Considerations: Prior teaching experience and the ability to use instructional technologies.
Preferred Qualifications: