Teaching Faculty; Communication Studies

Overview

Working Title:

9-Month Teaching Faculty (Communication Studies)

Role

Title:

9 month-Instructor

Role Code: 01013-FP

FLSA:
Exempt

Pay Band: 00

Position Number: 280F0958

Agency:
Northern VA Community College

Agency/Division: NV280-Provost Manassas

Work Location:

Multiple Locations

Hiring Range:
Starting salary is commensurate based on education and experience within the assigned rank.

Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No

EEO Category: I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time

Telework options:
Yes (telework options are subject to change based on business needs)

Telework/Language:
Bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference:
Not specified

Work Schedule:

Work schedule varies depending on class schedules.

Sensitive Position:
No

Posting Date: 02/03/2026

Closing Date: 03/03/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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

Posting Number:

Number of Vacancies: 1 Alexandria, 1 Loudoun, 1 Annandale, 1 Manassas

NOVA invites applications for qualified individuals to join our faculty to support the mission and vision of the largest institution of higher education in Virginia. The open faculty positions are available beginning with the  academic year. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction. NOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities.

NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College’s campuses or off-site locations.

Duties and Tasks: Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.

Essential Functions: NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations;

answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students. Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

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.

KSAs
:

• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students.
• Ability to use formative and summative assessment measures to enhance student learning.
• Experience with or ability to utilize proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Ability to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods to enhance classroom instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Available to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.

Required Qualifications
:

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies coursework (interpersonal communication, public speaking, intercultural communication, communication theory, media studies). Qualifying degree(s) and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
• College level teaching experience in the teaching field and/or related…