Political Science Adjunct; Summer and Fall

Position Overview

• Role
  
  Title:
  
  Political Science Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)
• Role Code: 01013-SW
• Position Number: 297A0000
• Agency:
  Germanna Community College
• Work Location:
  
  Spotsylvania - 177
• Hiring Range: $836–$1,737 per credit hour
• Schedule:
  
  Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs
• Telework Options:
  Subject to change based on business needs
• Language Requirement:
  None specified

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 for daytime, in‑person teaching assignments in the field of Political Science.

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.

• 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
• All teaching positions require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching.

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with online teaching.
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both 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 supervisory responsibilities
• No required travel beyond occasional campus visits; you may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

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 Virginia Community College System (VCCS) such as I‑9 and E‑Verify requirements. Selected candidates may also 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 Act (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.