Adjunct Faculty-Communication Studies-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.

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

Telework options:
No (Telework options are subject to change based on business needs)

Work Schedule:

Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position:
No

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No

Supervises Employees:
No

Required Travel: n/a

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Open Date: 09/25/2026

Job Close Date: 10/31/2026

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

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 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.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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

• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exellent analytical skills
• The ability to teach in the daytime, evening, or a combination of both or weekends
• Ability to use instructional technology

• 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.

• 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.

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,…