Political Science Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026

Political Science Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Working Title
- Political Science Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Role Title
- Political Science Adjunct

Role Code - 01013-SW

FLSA
- Exempt

Pay Band - UG

Position Number - 297A0000

Agency
- Germanna Community College

Division
- Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location
- Spotsylvania - 177

Hiring Range - $836-$1,737/per credit hour

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-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule
- Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs

Sensitive Position
- No

Job Description
- Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay.

Full of history, the area offers a community rich with the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.

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 fordaytime, in-person teaching assignments, in the field of Political Science.

Please note:

This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate's academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via theVCCS-10 process.

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
- 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 toWIFI, computers) to teach remotely

All teaching positions of Germanna Community College 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 andTOPS
2.2 prior to teaching

Additional Considerations
- Prior teaching experience

Work experience in the field

Experience with on-line teaching.

Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the 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

Supervises Employees
- No

Required Travel
- You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number -

Recruitment Type
- General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - 1+

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date - 02/03/2026

Job Close Date - 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website -(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Contact Name
- Catra Godwin

Email - cgodwin

Phone Number

Background Check Statement Disclaimer
- 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 theVCCSsuch as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest./

EEO Statement
- 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.

ADA Statement
- The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity…