Adjunct Faculty - Geography-Loudoun

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

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College seeks an Adjunct Geography instructor to teach courses in physical geography and human geography, in formats ranging from face-to-face to remote and online.

Adjuncts teach up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring, or up to 8 in summer; you will develop syllabi, prepare instructional materials, record grades, and assess student progress. The position is part-time with no expectation of continuing employment.

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 must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching introductory college-level courses in geography is preferred.
• Experience using learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Teach specific geography classes (physical and human geography) using varied delivery formats.
• 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 and related technologies.

Skills

Technology for instruction

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Oral/written communication

Diversity engagement

Instructional technology

Teaching excellence

Evening/weekend teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Geography

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Geography-Loudoun

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Loudoun - 107

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

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.

Employee must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA’s

• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to use instructional technology
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• 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

• Ph.D. in Geography
• Teaching experience – college level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching introductory college-level courses in physical geography and human geography.
• Experience working with a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Experience teaching online/asynchronously.
• Experience teaching remotely/synchronously.