Adjunct Faculty - Biology- Alexandria

Northern VA Community College; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 1,128,000 - 1,721,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Biology in Alexandria. The role involves planning and delivering courses in face-to-face, remote, and online formats to a diverse student body.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, managing records, and assessing progress while adhering to college policies. A master’s degree or higher in the field is required, with relevant teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific biology courses to students in Alexandria, VA.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA and VCCS policies and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Diversity and inclusion

Instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field

18 graduate semester hours in teaching field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Biology- Alexandria

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Alexandria - 510

FLSA: Exempt

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).

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Minimum 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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Considerations

• 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.