Adjunct Faculty - Geography-Loudoun

Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 280A2038 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Loudoun Work Location Loudoun - 107 Hiring Range Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank:
Assistant Instructor ($819), 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

Sensitive Position No 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.

• 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.

Employee must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.

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 use technology to enhance instruction
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to use instructional technology
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Ability to teach day, night and/or weekends

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

• Ph.D. in Geography
• Teaching experience – college level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching introductory college-level courses in physical geography and human geography.
• Experience working with a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Experience teaching online/asynchronously
• Experience teaching remotely/synchronously

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 09/28/2026 Job Close Date 10/31/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

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