Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026

Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Working Title
- Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct

Role Code - 01013-SW

FLSA
- Exempt

Pay Band - UG

Position Number - 297A0000

Agency
- Germanna Community College

Division
- Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location
- Fredericksburg - 630

Hiring Range - $836-$1,737/per credit hour

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-

Work Schedule
- Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs

Sensitive Position
- No

Job Description
- Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay.

Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjunct faculty members to teach speech and general communications courses.

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
- Master's Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline

Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer

Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication

Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success

Technology capability (access to WIFI, computers) to teach remotely

Experience using technology to teach

All teaching positions of Germanna Community College require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually

Teaching faculty must demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education

Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS
2.2 prior to teaching

Additional Considerations
- Prior teaching experience

Work experience in the field

Experience with on-line teaching

Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution

Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Operation of a State Vehicle
- No

Supervises Employees
- No

Required Travel
- You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number -

Recruitment Type
- General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - 1+

Job Open Date - 10/22/2025

Job Close Date - 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Background Check Statement Disclaimer
- The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO Statement
- 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, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement
- The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADAandADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement - VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.