Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics- Alexandria

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 280A2007

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching MTH are paid per credit hour based on rank:
Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

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 telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session.

Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS .
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Special Assignments

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

• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and labs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exellent analytical skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

• Master’s degree in the teaching field, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Degrees and coursework in other fields related to mathematics are generally not accepted. Mathematics pedagogy degrees and/or coursework will not be accepted as meeting qualifications needed to teach Mathematics.
• Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience teaching in higher education, especially in a community college
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

n/a

Posting Number

Posting Number

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/06/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 08/31/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

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