Adjunct Faculty - Engineering Technology

Adjunct Faculty - Engineering Technology

Adjunct postings are pool postings—when a need arises, a division pulls from the pool of candidates. Teaching load is determined by enrollment and staffing needs. The appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Must reside in the DMV (DC, VA, MD) area.

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 face‑to‑face, remote, and online formats. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session.

Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The 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.

Provide quality instruction, meet scheduled classes, submit required records and reports routinely, teach prescribed courses of study with the established texts, and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

• KSA's:
  • Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Exellent analytical skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse student population
  • Ability to use instructional technology
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field OR associate degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies OR appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related experience in the occupational field.
  • 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.
  • Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for those applicants/candidates that do not possess a minimum of an associate’s degree in the teaching field.

• Industry certifications in Engineering Technology field, Fiber Optics or related.
• 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.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks relevant to employment. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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.

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

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.