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Adjunct Religion Faculty (Part-Time) - Religions of the World
Virginia’s Community CollegesUnited Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026
About the role
Posting Summary
Working Title
Adjunct Religion Faculty (Part-Time) - Religions of the World
Role Title
Religion Adjunct Faculty
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
276A0TBD
Agency
Southside Va Community College
Division
Southside Va Community College (Div)
Work Location
Brunswick - 025
Hiring Range
Per credit hour rate is determined based on experience and education
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-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Fall 2026 Semester (August 16- December 15, 2026), Hybrid (A combination of in-person instruction on campus and online components).
Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA; Mondays, 11:10 AM – 12:35
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA; Mondays, 11:10 AM – 12:35
Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.
SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.edu
Help students explore the world’s major religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, through a comparative and cultural lens.
Join the Southside Virginia Community College faculty and teach REL 230 Religions of the World. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course that introduces the major religions of the world, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC’s mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.
Applications will be received, reviewed, and considered continuously until needed positions are filled.
Course Content & Specific Duties:
Join the Southside Virginia Community College faculty and teach REL 230 Religions of the World. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course that introduces the major religions of the world, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC’s mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.
Applications will be received, reviewed, and considered continuously until needed positions are filled.
Course Content & Specific Duties:
- Introduce the major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
- Focus on the origins, history, and basic beliefs of these faith traditions.
- Instruct students on the values, ethics, and practices associated with each major religion.
- Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring high-quality course materials align with college standards.
- Maintain engagement through the college’s Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for the online portion of the course.
- Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.
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- Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Religious Studies, Theology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams
- Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments
- Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission of
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