Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Faculty
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Multiple Locations
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job DescriptionAdjunct 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.
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.
Must reside in the (DMV, DC, VA, MD) area
Minimum QualificationsKSA's
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to teach during the day, evening or weekend or a combination of all
- Ability to use instructional technology
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Philosophy or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in Philosophy
- 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.
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