Adjunct Faculty - Engineering

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for Engineering. Responsibilities include teaching courses, developing syllabi, and evaluating student progress. Candidates must possess a master’s degree in the teaching field or equivalent graduate coursework. This part-time position requires availability to teach during various times and a commitment to educational excellence and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline.

Skills

Ability to teach courses in discipline

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Availability to teach during weekdays/evenings/weekends

Ability to use instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching field or 18 graduate semester hours

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Engineering

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Multiple Locations

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

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.

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.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA's

• Ability to teach courses in discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Must have weekday/daytime/evening/weekend availability to teach
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree 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.