Adjunct-Student Development

Title: Adjunct-Student Development

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Part Time

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

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.

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with or adapt to teaching with technology
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population

• Bachelor’s degree in the field with related experience

• Master’s degree in the field or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Counseling, Student Development, or related fields.
• Teaching experience – college level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Experience teaching in-person and online/asynchronously.
• Experience teaching remotely/synchronously.