Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Overview

Adjunct Faculty – Biology

Poster:
Northern Virginia Community College – NOVA

Position Code:

Posting Number: 92828

Open Until Filled (Posting Open: 02/02/2026; Closing: 05/31/2026)

Multiple locations, including Annandale, Sterling, and others within the NOVA system.

Teaching load: up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring semesters, up to 8 credit hours in summer. Courses may be delivered face‑to‑face, online, or in hybrid formats.

Must reside in the DC, VA, or MD DMV area.

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA and VCCS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline or field of specialization.
• Meet assigned classes regularly and submit required records and reports promptly.
• Assist the agency or state government as required, particularly during emergency declarations.

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field, accredited by a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior experience teaching at the higher‑education level.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology.

• No guaranteed continuation of employment; contract terms based on enrollment and staffing needs.
• No required travel; no supervision of employees.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

E-Verify is utilized to confirm eligibility for employment. Applicants may be required to complete a criminal background check and the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

Applicants are encouraged to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports here.