Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Disciplines

Overview

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Disciplines. Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A2032. Agency:
Northern VA Community College. Division: NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr.

Work Location:

Multiple Locations. Hiring Range:
Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No. EEO Category: I-Faculty. Part Time or Full Time:
Part Time. Telework options:
No. Bilingual/multilingual skill requirement or preference:
Not specified.

Work Schedule:

Varies according to class schedules.

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. Must reside in the DMV metro area.

• 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.

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.

• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field OR associate degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies.
• Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.
• Professional licensure and/or occupational certification as required for professional practice in the occupational field.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related teaching field
• 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

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No. Supervises Employees:
No. Required Travel: n/a.

Posting Number: . Recruitment Type:
General Public - G. Number of Vacancies: varies depending on classes. Position End Date (if temporary):
Job Open Date 02/02/2026. Job Close Date 05/31/2026. Open Until Filled. Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 DMV metro area.

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