Adjunct Faculty - Political Science-Alexandria

Adjunct Faculty
- Political Science-Alexandria

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.

Working Title
- Adjunct Faculty
- Political Science-Alexandria

Agency
- Northern VA Community College

Division - NV280-Provost Alexandria

Work Location
- Alexandria - 510

Hiring Range
- Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank:
Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).

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- - No

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

Work Schedule
- Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position
- No

Job Description

- General 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 guarantees of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks:

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 ofNOVAand theVCCS.Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

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 - KSA'sAbility to work with a diverse student population

Excellent interpersonal skills

Exellent analytical skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Ability to teach day, evening or combination of both and weekends

Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in the teaching field or master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations
- Prior experience teaching in higher education

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
- No

Supervises Employees
- No

Required Travel - n/a

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number -

Recruitment Type
- General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - varies depending on classes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date - 09/16/2026

Job Close Date - 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled

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

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Special Instructions to Applicants
- 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…