Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry-Annandale

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 1,128,000 - 1,721,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA, Northern Virginia Community College, invites applications for Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry at Annandale. The successful candidate will teach chemistry to students from diverse backgrounds using face-to-face, remote, and online formats.

The position is part-time, up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 credits in summer, with no guaranteed employment. Responsibilities include syllabi development, instructional material preparation, grade records, and adherence to NOVA and VCCS

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
• Degree requirements must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach designated chemistry courses to a diverse student population.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Oral/written communication

Diversity & inclusion

Instructional technology

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s degree or higher in teaching field with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry-Annandale

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

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

Additional Detail

Job Description:

General 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.

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.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

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
• Ability to teach day, night and/or weekends

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

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.