Adjunct Faculty - Biology- Annandale

Northern VA Community College; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Biology to teach courses at multiple locations including Annandale. Responsibilities include designing syllabi, delivering varied-format instruction (face-to-face, remote, online), and assessing student progress. Adjuncts teach up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer; no guarantee of continued employment.

Must reside in the DMV area. The position is part-time, with adjunct pay per credit hour based on rank: Instructor $935,

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem solving.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Experience using instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach designated biology courses to a diverse student body.
• 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 & written communication

Diversity & inclusion

Instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree or higher in teaching field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Biology- Annandale

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Multiple Locations

FLSA: Exempt

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).

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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.

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.