Adjunct Faculty - English-Loudoun

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,288,000 - 1,721,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College seeks adjunct faculty to teach English in Loudoun. Teaching may be in person, remote, or online, with up to 12 credits in fall/spring and 8 in summer. Employment is contingent on enrollment and staffing needs, and the DMV area residency is expected.

The candidate must hold a master’s degree in the teaching field (or 18 graduate hours) from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrate strong communication and technological skills for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching field or a master's with at least 18 graduate hours. Degrees must come from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching English composition at the college/high school level preferred.
• Ability to teach in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific English classes.
• 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 field.

Skills

Diversity-minded pedagogy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Evening/weekend teaching

Instructional technology

Education

Master's degree in teaching field with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - English-Loudoun Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A2019 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Loudoun Work Location Loudoun - 107 Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching ENG are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249). Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Varies according to class schedules

General Description

Sensitive Position No 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.

KSA\u2019s/Required Qualifications

KSAS

• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to teach day, night and weekends or a combination
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in the teaching field or masters degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in teaching English composition at the college or high school level
• 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel n/a

Posting Date 07/31/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled No

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