Adjunct Faculty - Biology- Annandale
Listed on 2026-08-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Adult & Continuing Education, Online Teaching
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Biology
- Annandale Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A2016 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Annandale Work Location Multiple Locations Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching BIO are paid per credit hour based on rank:
Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249). Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Varies according to class schedules
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Job Description: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 (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
Duties And Tasks- 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.
Special AssignmentsMay 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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications KSA’s- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Ability to use instructional technology
- Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
- 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
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Posting Number Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies varies depending on classes
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 07/28/2026
Job Close Date 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled No Agency Website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
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 (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria,…
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